Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years before passing away peacefully at Balmoral in September 2022, aged 96. Though the official cause of death wasn\u2019t initially disclosed, reports later revealed she had been battling bone marrow cancer (myeloma).<\/p>\n
Her health had declined rapidly after her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. According to royal reporter Robert Jobson and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson, she was frail, had poor vision, and struggled with everyday tasks. Johnson recalled that doctors feared a sharp decline at any time.<\/p>\n
Former royal butler Paul Burrell revealed that when the Queen learned she didn\u2019t have long left, she bravely responded with four simple words: “Well that\u2019s a shame.”<\/strong> Still, she hoped to live long enough to see her Jubilee. \u201cCan you keep me alive for that?\u201d she asked her doctors.<\/p>\n She gave up alcohol and followed medical advice to reach the historic celebration. Despite knowing the end was near, she remained composed and dedicated to duty.<\/p>\n At 6:30 p.m. on the day of her death, Buckingham Palace announced her passing. King Charles, her son and successor, mourned her deeply, calling her a beloved mother and cherished sovereign.<\/p>\n Queen Elizabeth will be remembered as one of the most iconic figures in British history, having served under 15 prime ministers\u2014from Winston Churchill to Liz Truss.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years before passing away peacefully at Balmoral in September 2022, aged 96. Though the official cause of death wasn\u2019t initially disclosed, reports later revealed she had been battling bone marrow cancer (myeloma). Her health had declined rapidly after her Platinum Jubilee in June 2022. According to royal reporter…<\/p>\n