It’s a tragic and momentous day. Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. The news was announced by Buckingham Palace this evening. Elizabeth – who was born in 1926 – became monarch of the UK in 1953. She is known for introducing the tradition of the ‘royal walkabout’ – getting up close and personal with the crowds who’d come to see her rather than keeping a safe distance – as well as being a mother to Prince Charles, grandmother to Princes William and Harry and fan of jazzy hats. Her husband Prince Philip died in April 2021. ​ ​Read more via the link in our bio ​ ​[📸: Victoria Jones - WPA Pool/Getty Images]