September 8, 2022
5:26 pm
Queen Elizabeth dies – tributes from around the world
Queen Elizabeth has died aged 96
Breaking news – Queen dies aged 96
Lewis Hamilton sends ‘prayers’ to the Queen
In Pictures – Senior Royals arrive at Balmoral
Concerns from world leaders over Queen’s health
Prince Harry travelling to Scotland alone
The latest from Balmoral – The Queens health update – Watch Live
Lewis Hamilton sends ‘prayers’ to the Queen
Sir Lewis Hamilton has said his thoughts are with the Queen.
“It is definitely concerning. She has been such a strong leader for such a long, long time and so resilient.
Lewis Hamilton
Speaking ahead of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, he said: “It is definitely concerning. She has been such a strong leader for such a long, long time and so resilient.
“I know she has always been a real fighter, so my thoughts are with her, and the family, and my prayers are with them. I am hoping for better news soon.”
Crowds have started to lay flowers outside the gates of Buckingham Palace as senior royals Prince William, Prince Edward and Sophie arrive to be by the Queen’s side at Balmoral in Scotland.
There are said to be around 1000 people gathered outside Buckingham Palace.
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday afternoon at the age of 96.
She steered the monarchy through turbulent times, as Britain’s Empire ended and its place in the world fundamentally changed.
She was head of state of the UK and 14 other countries, including Australia, Canada and Jamaica
Prince Harry is said to be on his way to Balmoral but his wife Meghan did not travel with him.
Watch the Royals arrive on our YouTube broadcast
The story unfolds in pictures.
Senior Royals arrive at Balmoral
In Pictures – Senior Royals arrive at Balmoral
Concerns from world leaders over Queen’s health, well wishes and prayers
UN secretary-general sends well wishes
The chief of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, has sent his well wishes to the Queen.
His spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said: “We’re all following the developing story in the United Kingdom, and I just wanna say that, from the secretary-general’s point of view, that his thoughts are with the Queen, her family and the people of the United Kingdom at this time.”
Joe Biden briefed on Queen’s health
US President Joe Biden has been briefed on the Queen’s health according to the White House.
It says his thoughts are with the Queen and royal family.
Canada PM statement
Canada’s prime minister Justin Trudeau has tweeted well wishes to the Queen and the Royal Family.
Truss: ‘The whole country will be deeply concerned’
Liz Truss has made a short statement following news that the Queen is under medical supervision in Balmoral.
She said: “The whole country will be deeply concerned by the news from Buckingham Palace this lunchtime.
“My thoughts – and the thoughts of people across our United Kingdom – are with Her Majesty The Queen and her family at this time.”
