Queen dead, new Australian head of state

Queen Elizabeth II has died, prompting the first change in Australia’s head of state in more than seven decades. A statement from Buckingham Palace on Thursday (Friday morning AEST) confirmed the 96-year-old’s death. “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said. “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening […]

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