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Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest reigning monarch, died at the age of 96.
With the death of the 96-year-old monarch, her son Charles immediately becomes king, according to Sky News.
The national mourning period has started in the United Kingdom, with Sky News reporting that it will likely last for 10 days.
Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's longest reigning monarch, recently celebrated the platinum jubilee of her rule marking 70 years on the throne. The royal ascended to the throne at the age of 27 in June of 1953, and has been a staple of British political and social life in the decades since. The length of her rule is surpassed only by Louis XIV, who ruled France for 72 years and 110 days during a reign running from 1643-1715.
The Queen postponed a virtual meeting of the Privy Council - a body of senior official advisors on Wednesday after doctors advised her to rest. Elizabeth II appointed Liz Truss as PM and approved her cabinet on Tuesday.
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The UK lawmakers are expected to swear an oath of loyalty to King Charles III on Saturday, UK newspaper The Independent reported, citing the UK House of Commons authorities.

On Thursday, UK media reported that Charles III was expected to be officially named the king of the United Kingdom on Friday.

All UK lawmakers will have an opportunity to take the oath after the 10-day mourning period, but it is "not a formal requirement," according to the report.
02:59 GMT 09.09.2022
UK Royal Family's Website Launches Book of Condolence for Queen Elizabeth II
The book of condolence was launched on the website of the UK Royal Family on Thursday following the passing of UK Queen Elizabeth II earlier in the day.

To offer condolences, users must fill out a form that requires them to provide their name, email, and location, and write the message itself.

"A selection of messages will be passed onto members of the Royal Family, and may be held in the Royal Archives for posterity," the pop-up message on the website says.
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Brazil Declares Three Days of Mourning Over UK Queen's Passing - Reports
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has declared three-day mourning for UK Queen Elizabeth II after she passed away Thursday, the Agencia Brasil news agency reported, citing the president's decree.

According to the report, the mourning period starts on Thursday. According to the decree, all government institutions in Brazil will lower their flags to half-staff for the duration of the mourning period.
22:39 GMT 08.09.2022
UK Flag Lowered at Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle - Reports
The UK flags over Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle have been lowered to half-staff after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, media reported.

According to Sky News, the national mourning period started and will likely last 10 days.
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Charles III to Officially Become King of UK on Friday - Reports
Charles III will hold a number of meetings with government and church officials on Friday and will be officially named the king of the United Kingdom, The Times reported.

According to The Times, Charles III will meet with UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, the government ministers, and the archbishop of Canterbury on Friday.
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