The nation mourns the loss of the Queen following her death aged 96

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TRIBUTES flooded social media following the death of the Queen, who died on Thursday, September 8, following recent health concerns.

The nation mourns the loss of the Queen following her death aged 96.

“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.”

Tributes from celebs, politicians and the public poured into social media:

https://twitter.com/DrNighatArif/status/1567932747150393350

https://twitter.com/OCKatalyst/status/1567932747326566402

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Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms, died aged 96, as reported on Thursday, September 8.

“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.”


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Matthew Roscoe

Originally from the UK, Matthew is based on the Costa Blanca and is a web reporter for The Euro Weekly News covering international and Spanish national news. Got a news story you want to share? Then get in touch at editorial@euroweeklynews.com.

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