Queen Elizabeth II dies

[Алексей Конобеев]

The official plans for her death, codenamed London Bridge, will now be activated.

The nation and other countries of which she was Head of State will enter a 10-day period of mourning.

Details of her state funeral, accorded to monarchs, will be announced in due course, after being officially signed off by the king.

Tradition dictates that the framed formal announcement of her death is affixed to the railings at Buckingham Palace.

Ceremonial gun salutes will be fired as a mark of respect as royal residences open to the public will close.

Here is the announcement from the royal family.

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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022