Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Flag At Buckingham Palace Lowered To Half Mast

The flag at Buckingham Palace was lowered to half mast at 6.30pm.

As the news of Queen’s death was announced, hundreds of people were gathered outside the gates. Some began crying. A single helicopter circled the sky above.

The Queen leaves a large and devoted family – one that has recently mourned the death of her husband Prince Philip.

Her four children, Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward, gave her eight grand-children. She also leaves 12 great-grandchildren.

Prince William has become the heir to the throne, at the age of 40.

The Royal Family will now enter a period of mourning. Official engagements will be cancelled and union flags will be flown at half-mast on royal residences, government buildings, across the Armed Forces and UK Posts overseas.