The Queen dies aged 96

<p>Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died.</p><p>The 96-year-old monarch had been ill for some time and under medical supervision, with her family gathering by her bedside at Balmoral.</p><p>Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.</p><p>In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”</p><p>Prince Charles will be titled King Charles III, Clarence House confirms.</p><p>The Leader’s joined by royal historian Dr Ed Owens and Evening Standard associate editor Jonathan Prynn.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>