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Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II

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Elizabeth II's funeral
Balmoral Castle, where Elizabeth II died

Elizabeth II, died at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96. The news was made public by the BBC during a live broadcast at 18:31 British Summer Time (UTC +1 hour).

Earlier in the day, doctors reported that her health was deteriorating rapidly and she was under medical supervision.

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