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- Published: September 8, 2022 23:13
New Delhi: Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96 at Balmoral today in the afternoon. She was the longest-serving monarch of the UK.
“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,” the Royal Family said in a statement
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
PM Modi remembers Queen
PM Modi condoled the passing away of Queen Elizabeth II and also shared his memories of him meeting her when he visited UK in 2015 and 2018.
I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2022
About Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth was born on April 21 in 1926 at 17 Bruton Street in Mayfair, London.
Elizabeth was the first child of The Duke and Duchess of York – who later became King George VI – and Queen Elizabeth.
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