Queen Elizabeth II has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said in a statement. The Queen is the only British monarch to have celebrated a Platinum Jubilee with her reign stretching from the post-war years into the 21st century. She passed away at Balmoral, one of her favourite places, surrounded by close family including heir to the throne the Prince of Wales and his wife the Duchess of Cornwall. #royalfamily #thequeen #royalnews