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- ⚫️ Her Majesty the Queen has died, it has been announced
- ⚫️ The Queen passed away at Balmoral this afternoon
- ⚫️ Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years
- ⚫️The Prince of Wales is now King, having acceded to the throne immediately on the death of his mother
- ⚫️ We will be bringing you the latest national updates and local reaction as it comes in
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