Queen Elizabeth II dies, Charles becomes new King

At the Scottish royal estate Balmoral, the queen passed away on Thursday 8.

The 96-year-old monarch's health had been raised earlier in the day.

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In his first speech as king on Thursday night, Prince Charles paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.

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The statement stated, for me and all members of my family, the passing of my dear Mother is a moment of the greatest sadness."

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The crowning ceremony for the new sovereign, known as the coronation, won't take place for a few months.

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Charles also serves as the head of state for the remaining members of the Commonwealth Realm.

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In 2018, the queen appointed Charles as the leader of the Commonwealth of Nations.

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an organisation made up of the UK and 53 other nations, some of which were formerly a member of the British Empire.

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