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The Queen is dead

by Lorraine Carpenter

“Long live the King.”

Queen Elizabeth II has “died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.” Her reign lasted slightly over 70 years, longer than any other British monarch. She was 96 years old, and passed away at the Royal Family’s Scottish castle near Aberdeen.

The Queen is dead

A statement has been released by the new King, to be known as King Charles III.

A message from King Charles III

The state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II is expected to take place at London’s Westminster Abbey in 10 days, after her body lies in state at Westminster Hall for five days.

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by Lorraine Carpenter

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Lorraine Carpenter was born in Montreal and studied communications and journalism at Concordia. She co-founded Cult MTL in 2012 following 12 years at the now-defunct Montreal alt weekly the Mirror, where she worked in editorial as copy editor and music editor. She’s dedicated to supporting the cultural scene in Montreal.