<h5>Who was Queen Elizabeth II?</h5>  <p>Queen Elizabeth II was the United Kingdom’s (UK) longest-reigning monarch. She was born in 1926 and ascended to the throne when she was 26 years old. She has four children, eight grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren. Along with the UK, Elizabeth II was the queen of 14 other nations including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, etc. </p>
<p>However, she didn’t have authority over any of these countries. The monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II was a constitutional monarchy, meaning she lacked actual political power and authority. Her responsibilities included charity work in her own country, making significant speeches, and advising the Prime Minister and other ministries when needed.
Elizabeth II volunteered during the Second World War. She drove a truck and ran errands to help the army. In 1947, she married her distant cousin, Prince Philip of Greece, and they were married for 73 years until Prince Philip died in 2021. Recently, Queen Elizabeth II passed away.</p> <h5>That’s very unfortunate. How did she die?</h5> <figure>
        <img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died%2Fqueen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-section1.jpeg?alt=media&token=ee136680-e2df-4d4f-b5bc-544b63d216e1" alt="That’s very unfortunate. How did she die?" >
        <figcaption>The Balmoral Castle in Scotland where Queen Elizabeth II died. Photo by Balmoral Castle & Estate / Twitter.</figcaption>
      </figure> <p>Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at the age of 96 at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland on 8th September 2022. The royal family was by her side after it was announced that she was being placed under medical supervision.</p>
<p>The Queen wasn’t in the greatest of health after catching COVID earlier in 2022. The news of her death shocked everyone. Her death occurred at a crucial time in British history when the economic condition of the country is not so good.</p>
<p>After the news of the Queen’s death was announced, the heads of various countries, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offered their condolences. Following her death, her funeral will be conducted in an orderly manner.
</p> <h5>How will the funeral procession be conducted? </h5>  <p>The UK government launched “Operation Unicorn” immediately after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Under this operation, the 8th of September will be designated as "D-Day," and the days till the Queen’s funeral will be referred to as D1, D2, and so on. A massive security operation would be launched to handle crowds and transport.</p>
<p>The body of the Queen will be moved to Buckingham Palace in London within the first week of her death. Then the body will be moved to Holyroodhouse, her palace in the Scottish city of Edinburgh. Later, her body will be taken to St. Giles Cathedral for a memorial ceremony. </p>
<p>After this, her body will be transported to London where Prime Minister Liz Truss will receive it. The funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey on the tenth day of her death. Then the Queen will be laid to rest at the King George VI Memorial Chapel.
</p> <h5>Who has succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as King or Queen of the United Kingdom?</h5> <figure>
        <img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/queen-elizabeth-ii-has-died%2Fqueen-elizabeth-ii-has-died-section2.jpeg?alt=media&token=014b0f1e-4a18-41f0-997c-b9d1254735a6" alt="Who has succeeded Queen Elizabeth II as King or Queen of the United Kingdom?" >
        <figcaption>Prince Charles takes over as the king. Photo by Charlie Proctor / Twitter.</figcaption>
      </figure> <p>After Queen Elizabeth II died, her eldest son, Prince Charles, ascended to the throne. Prince Charles' official coronation took place on 10th September 2022. He will be referred to as King Charles III. The wife of King Charles III, Camilla, assumed the title of queen consort. 
We wish King Charles III all the best for his future as the king of the UK. 
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