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- Queen Elizabeth II has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
- The Queen’s immediate family members were informed of her poor health earlier today as members of the royal family travelled to her side at Balmoral.
- Tributes have begun flooding in from leading political figures and celebrities for Her Majesty and the Royal Family.
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