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The Queen dies aged 96 - Essex pays tribute

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  • Buckingham Palace has announced that Her Majesty The Queen, Queen Elizabeth II, has died.
  • In a statement, the Palace said: “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.”
  • The Queen dedicated her life to her royal duty.

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