Statements on the Death of Elizabeth II

This page is for statements made upon the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

On 8 September 2022, at 17.00 BST, People in Britain and around the world was informed were informed of a Breaking News Announcement to be made at 18.30 BST, and were advised to tune in to ITN News for the announcement. The death of the Queen was announced to a shocked nation after a statement was released from Buckingham Palace a few seconds ago.

Royal Statement, Buckingham Palace
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.

News Announcement, ITN News
I’m announcing in the most woeful mind that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at Balmoral Castle, Scotland on 8 September 2022, at the age of 96.

Buckingham Palace has reported in a statement, “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

Under the reign of the new King Charles, we will change our sorrow into strength and bravery so that we can overcome current difficulties and continue to be the great nation that we are.