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The Queen dies aged 96: Dorset pays tribute to Her Majesty

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  • ⚫️ Her Majesty the Queen has died, it has been announced
  • ⚫️ The Queen passed away at Balmoral this afternoon
  • ⚫️ Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years
  • ⚫️The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother
  • ⚫️ We will be bringing you the latest national updates and local reaction as it comes in

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