The Queen has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed tonight.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passed away at Balmoral, Aberdeenshire after concerns had earlier been raised over her health.
Earlier today, officials issued a statement saying that the Queen was 'under medical supervision' and remained 'comfortable'.
Her family travelled to Scotland to be by her side before her passing was confirmed. Queen Elizabeth II has reigned over the United Kingdom since 1952 and is the country’s longest-serving monarch.
Her death marks the end of the Elizabethan era and is certain to trigger an extended period of national mourning.
A statement from the Royal Family reads: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
Earlier this year, the country marked the Queen's platinum jubilee with various celebrations organised throughout the UK this summer.
In the past few days, Prince Charles, her eldest son, has been in Ayrshire for a global symposium on allergies at Dumfries House in Cumnock.
Charles now becomes King having held the position of Prince of Wales for the longest period in history. Prince William is now expected to inherit that title.
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