Queen Elizabeth II Death on 8 September 2022

Written by Lisa Martin

Queen Elizabeth II was not feeling well

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She was under the care of the doctors but

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Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022

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King Charles III announced on social media

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Britain's royal family would observe a period of mourning

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which will end on the seventh day of the Queen's funeral

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It has not been told when the funeral will take place

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Flags will be flown at royal residences after Queen Elizabeth leaves

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King Charles III took the throne on Thursday following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II

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