Britain's Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully" on Thursday, Sept. 8, at Balmoral Castle, the British royal family's estate in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She was 96.
Elizabeth was Britain's longest-reigning monarch. She ascended to the throne in 1952 and, in June, celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years as queen.
Canada will mark the death of Queen Elizabeth with a national day of mourning on the day of the funeral, Monday, Sept. 19.
"There are still a few details to be worked out, but declaring an opportunity for Canadians to mourn on Monday is going to be important," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said at a news conference in New Brunswick Tuesday. "For our part, we will be letting federal employees know that Monday will be a day of mourning."
Sep 13, 2022, 2:12 PM EDT
Princess Anne releases statement on queen’s death
Princess Anne, Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, said in a statement Tuesday, "I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life."
Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Timothy Laurence are greeted by Station Commander Group Captain McPhaden, having disembarked from the C-17 carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II at the Royal Air Force Northolt airbase on Sept. 13, 2022, before it is taken to Buckingham Palace, to rest in the Bow Room.
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Anne, who has been accompanying her mother’s casket from Scotland to England said, "The love and respect shown by so many on these journeys has been both humbling and uplifting."
King Charles, Princess Anne and Prince Andrew, Duke of York, follow the hearse carrying the coffin of Britain's Queen Elizabeth in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 12, 2022.
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She added, "I am also so grateful for the support and understanding offered to my dear brother Charles as he accepts the added responsibilities of The Monarch. To my mother, The Queen, thank you."
Sep 13, 2022, 12:43 PM EDT
Plane carrying queen’s coffin departs from Edinburgh Airport
The plane carrying Queen Elizabeth’s coffin has departed from Edinburgh Airport to head to London.
People take photos with their mobile phones as the Queens cortege with the hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth's coffin departs from St Giles Cathedral en route to Edinburgh Airport in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022.
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The hearse carrying the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, leaves from from St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022.
Princess Anne said in a statement, "It has been an honour and a privilege to accompany her on her final journeys."
Princess Anne watches as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is taken to a hearse as it departs St Giles' Cathedral, in Edinburgh, Sept. 13, 2022.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried to the RAF aircraft at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022, for the final journey from Scotland in a Royal Air Force plane to London.
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The coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is carried to the RAF aircraft at Edinburgh Airport, Scotland, Sept. 13, 2022, for the final journey from Scotland in a Royal Air Force plane to London.
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Meanwhile, King Charles has left Northern Ireland to return to London.
Charles and his family will greet the coffin at Buckingham Palace.
Sep 13, 2022, 11:58 AM EDT
People line up in London to see queen more than 24 hours before doors open
People have already started lining up in London to see Queen Elizabeth lying in state, even though the first mourners will not be let in until 5 p.m. local time Wednesday.
About one dozen people are in line so far, most with camping chairs.
They are ready to wait all night under the rain, worried that otherwise they risk missing their chance to pay their respects.
Flowers and tributes are pictured in Green Park in London on Sept. 13, 2022.
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Glyn Norris, 63, who was setting up to wait, told ABC News it was a "no-brainer" to be there already.
"She’s reigned for 70 years -- 24 hours in the rain isn't going to hurt me," he said. "She’s been with me for 63 years. She’s like a grandmother that I’ve never met."
People in the line are not allowed to camp in tents, so he and others will just be in coats or sitting up in sleeping bags.
“I have pretty much everything I need for the next day and a half," Norris said. "I’ve got an umbrella, I’ve got chargers, I’ve got batteries, I’ve got food, I’ve got drink, I’ve got warm clothing for the evening, gloves, fleece, over jacket, hat."
He said of the queen, "I think she’s done a fantastic job. And I’m very proud to be British."
