Queen Elizabeth II: Latest updates as nation enters mourning following death of The Queen

Queen Elizabeth II has passed away in Balmoral in Scotland, it has been officially confirmed.
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“The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” said the monarch’s son, King Charles III.

Flags at Buckingham Palace and Downing Street have been lowered to half mast.

You can find all the latest updates here.

Queen Elizabeth II: HM dies at Balmoral Castle surrounded by family

Key Events

  • HRH Queen Elizabeth II has died at Balmoral Castle today
  • Tributes to “one of the greatest of all monarchs” roll in from across region
  • Prince William, Andrew and Edward have joined Prince Charles, Camilla and Princess Anne at Balmoral
  • Kensington Palace released a statement earlier today announcing doctors were “concerned” about Her Majesty’s health
  • LIVE coverage will return tomorrow morning

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Dan Walker shares tribute to Queen Elizabeth

Channel 5 presenter and Sheffield University Alumnus shares touching tribute online

Tributes come in from South Yorkshire Police and Fire service

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Regional religious leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth

The Bishop of Sheffield and Bishop of Doncaster have released tribute videos to Her Majesty.

Friday’s postal strikes cancelled

The CWU has cancelled it’s strike action for tomorrow “out of respect” for The Queen.

Racing at St Leger Festival cancelled

Doncaster Racecourse has cancelled racing for Friday after the death of Her Majesty

Sheffield University and Sheffield Hallam University share tributes to The Queen

Both of Sheffield’s universities have shared tributes to Her Majesty after her heartbreaking passing

Sheffield Hallam also shared tributes

King Charles III issues statement after heartbreaking death of his mother

“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”