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It is with deep and immense sadness that I repeat the official word from Buckingham Palace with the news that Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. Queen Elizabeth was Great Britain's longest reigning monarch and the world's third-longest, with a reign of just over 70 years. Upon her assention to the Throne she made a faithful promise to serve Great Britain and the Commonwealth of Nations for her entire life. She honoured that promise with grace, loyalty, devotion and leadership, especially at times of great disunity and controversy in the Royal Family.
The world is in shock today in response to the tragic news and the remaining realms, of which the Queen was Sovereign, are now in a period of mourning with the closure of legislatures, lowering of flags, military salutes and other marks of respect for a woman who has not only held the Commonwealth together but has done much to hold the world together.
Prince Charles will now take the title of King Charles III, putting to rest rumours of the last few years that he would adopt the title King George VII. His assention to the Throne will take place once the Queen's funeral has occurred. At a later date, Prince William and his wife Catherine will be bestowed the title Prince and Princess of Wales.
Because of the Queen's long and pretty much faultless reign, the King and his heirs will have much to live up to. The Queen's devotion to serve her people was a hard act to follow. Below is the official statement from His Majesty, King Charles III.
World leaders have united to express sorrow and pass condolences in behalf of their nations to the King and his family The Governors-General and Prime Ministers of the 15 realms will attend the Queen's funeral, which will be held on a date to be set at Westminster Abbey. A committal service will then be held at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle where the Queen will be laid to rest.
Acknowledgement of CountryWe pay tribute to all Australians regardless of race, creed, colour or gender. Australia is one nation under one Flag. God Save The King.