Queen Elizabeth dead at 96, Buckingham Palace confirms

Both Kyle and Jackie O were overcome with emotion as they reacted to the Queen's death during today's episode of their radio show.  

Britain is in mourning today with news that Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at the age of 96, ending her time as Britain's longest-reigning monarch. 

Her Majesty passed at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, with close members of her family by her side.

"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," Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

Our live blog is no closed - read below for our archived posts, starting with Aussie radio hosts Kyle and Jackie O's emotional reactions to the Queen's death on-air this morning.