Queen Elizabeth II has passed away.

Buckingham Palace announced the news on Twitter on Thursday.

She took the throne on February 6, 1952 and has ruled the realm for 70 years.

The queen is the second-longest reigning monarch in world history.

Queen Elizabeth has made 22 official visits to Canada with the last time coming in 2010.

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. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022