Queen Elizabeth’s cause of death has been revealed.
The Queen’s time of death was also on the newly released document, listed as 3:10 p.m. on Sept. 8 at Balmoral Castle, the monarch’s Scotland estate where she traditionally spent the late summer months. Her “usual residence” is stated to be Windsor Castle, whereQueen Elizabethused as her home base starting in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic for the final years of her life.
Queen Elizabeth’s daughter, Princess Anne, is listed as the informant of her death. Anne previously said in astatement, “I was fortunate to share the last 24 hours of my dearest Mother’s life.”
The late monarch’s name is listed as “Elizabeth Alexandra Mary” with the surname “Windsor.” Her occupation reads, “Her Majesty The Queen.”
National Records of Scotland
Buckingham Palace announcedthe deathofQueen Elizabethat age 96 in anofficial statement. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” the statement read.
Prince Philip,Queen Elizabeth’s husband of 73 years who died at age 99 in April 2021, alsodied of old age, according to his death certificate.
The loss was most profound for her large family, including her four children, eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Queen Elizabeth II.Stuart C. Wilson/Getty
In thestatement from Buckingham Palace, the King, 73, said, “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”
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Ahead of the news of her death, Buckingham Palace said in a statement that “theQueen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s healthand have recommended she remain under medical supervision,” adding, “The Queen remains comfortable and at Balmoral.”
Queen Elizabeth on her final engagement - September 2022.Jane Barlow - WPA Pool/Getty Images
The Queen’s death comes after a year of various health issues. In October 2021, she stepped out with a walking cane. The same month, she canceled a scheduled trip to Northern Ireland under medical advice from her doctors andspent a night in the hospital.
Queen Elizabethalso decided not to appear at the Remembrance Day ceremony in Novemberdue to a sprained backand did not celebrate a traditionalChristmaswith the royal family at Sandringham, partially due to the uptick inCOVID-19cases around the holidays.
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Shetested positive for COVID-19in February. She was being monitored for mild cold-like symptoms while continuing to carry on light duties, according to Buckingham Palace.
After the Queenappointed Liz Truss as the new prime ministerof the United Kingdom atBalmoral Castlein Scotland on Sept. 6, two days before her death, Buckingham Palace announced the following day that the Queen would not preside over a scheduled Privy Council meeting so she could rest.
source: people.com
