Prince Charles and Princess Anne were by Queen’s bedside when she died
As senior royals dashed to Balmoral upon news the Queen’s health was failing, it’s been revealed which family members made it to her bedside before she died.
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The Queen died peacefully with two of her children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, by her bedside as her family dashed in vain to Balmoral, sources claim.
Senior royals dashed to be at the monarch’s side after doctors shared the tragic news she had just hours to live, The Sun reports.
The nation was gripped by news of the Palace’s announcement on Thursday, local time, that the Queen’s health was failing.
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Prince Andrew, Prince William, Prince Edward and his wife Sophie flew to Aberdeen by private jet yesterday but did not make it to the royal estate before Her Majesty’s passing, MailOnline reports.
Meanwhile, Prince Harry arrived at 8pm, after the heartbreaking news of the 96-year-old’s death was announced by the Palace to the public.
The Queen’s death marks an end to her historic reign and sparking an outpouring of grief around the world.
In a sombre statement, Buckingham Palace confirmed Her Majesty Elizabeth II, the longest-serving monarch in British history, had passed away – making her son, Charles, King.
Buckingham Palace announced in a statement: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday afternoon.
“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Thousands of Britons mourning the loss took to the streets to pay their respects to the monarch, leaving flowers and gathering to remember her.
A tearful crowd broke into God Save the King outside Buckingham Palace yesterday when news of the death was announced.
Last night Charles, who will now be known as King Charles III, gave a sombre statement as he led the nation in mourning.
The new King said: “The death of my beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.
“During this period of mourning and change, my family and I will be comforted and sustained by our knowledge of the respect and deep affection in which the Queen was so widely held.”
Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was formally appointed by the Queen just two days ago, said the Queen’s death was a “huge shock to the nation and the world.”
She added: “God save the King”.
Tributes have also flooded in from other world leaders who met the Queen during her unwavering service.
US President Joe Biden hailed the royal as “more than a monarch” and said she “defined an era”.
Barack Obama said he and wife Michelle had been “awed” by the Queen’s “legacy of tireless, dignified public service”.
While ex-Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the passing marked the “country’s saddest day”.
He added: “She seemed so timeless and so wonderful that I am afraid we had come to believe, like children, that she would just go on and on.
“We grieve for Elizabeth the Great, the longest serving and in many ways the finest monarch in our history.”
Meanwhile, Pope Francis said: “I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her life of unstinting service to the good of the Nation and the Commonwealth.”
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the hearts of his people go out to mourning Britons.
The UK was immediately plunged into a state of mourning, with plans for the Queen’s funeral and a national day of remembrance to be announced in the coming days.
Prior to her death the monarch was said by Buckingham Palace to be “comfortable” at Balmoral, where she remained under medical supervision.
Meanwhile cities around the world have lit up in purple or displayed the Union Jack in a mark of respect to the Queen.
The tireless monarch always put her sense of duty to the UK first, and carried on with engagements just four days after the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in April 2021.
The love felt for her by her country was clear in June when she celebrated her Platinum Jubilee marking 70 incredible years on the throne.
Her Majesty beamed as royal fans erupted in applause as she entered the balcony at Buckingham Palace to kick off the four-day celebrations.
It came after the Queen made a number of surprise appearances leading up to the celebrations – including at the opening of her namesake new Tube line in May.
Despite her sunny demeanour, she was advised to slow down as she handed more responsibility to Prince Charles.
He stepped in for his mother at the State Opening of parliament in May after she was forced to pull out for the first time in 59 years.
The advice from doctors to take a step back followed a night the Queen spent in hospital in October 2021 to undergo “preliminary investigations”.
The Queen was later seen walking with the help of a cane, and a sprained back forced her to miss the following Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph – something that “disappointed” her greatly.
She battled back from a Covid infection and was captured displaying her beloved sense of humour as she met Justin Trudeau on March 7.
But Her Majesty was urged to slow down in the months leading to her death as her public appearances were significantly curtailed amid fears for her health.
She also moved to Balmoral in her final months as she continued to suffer mobility problems.
But she didn’t allow the move to get in the way of her duty and was pictured meeting Liz Truss on September 6 when she was announced as the new Prime Minister.
On the advice of doctors, she was forced to postpone her Privy Council meeting the next day after being told to rest for a “full day”.
The Queen ascended to the throne in 1952 at the tender age of 25, and was on a royal tour of Kenya when Philip delicately broke the news that her father, King George VI, had died.
This story originally appeared on The Sun and was reproduced with permission
Originally published as Prince Charles and Princess Anne were by Queen’s bedside when she died
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