Queen Elizabeth Passes Away at Age 96

It is an end of an era in the United Kingdom today with the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the age of 96. Born on April 21, 1926, she was England’s longest reigning monarch and leaves behind a legacy that spanned some of the UK’s most evolving times.

News surrounding the Queen’s health had been swirling over the past 24 hours, with her family gathered at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Her passing ushers in a new era for the UK as it looks to welcome a newly inaugurated Prime Minister and grapples with rampant inflation and a domestic energy crisis.

How Will the Queen’s Passing Affect the UK?

It is hard to tell what the passing of Queen Elizabeth will mean to the UK as the event is truly unprecedented. After reigning for 70 years, she has become a beacon and symbol for the country, having witnessed the UK transition away from an empire.

A memorial service will be held, with more details expected over the next few hours. Social media was filled with images of mourning in honor of the late Queen.