Posted on 09/09/22
| News Source: JNS
Queen Elizabeth II concluded her 70-year reign on Thursday with her passing at the age of 96.
“She never let us down.” The Chief Rabbi responds to the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. pic.twitter.com/Y3zfw9VEdC
— Chief Rabbi Mirvis (@chiefrabbi) September 8, 2022
The longest ruling monarch in British history’s death comes after years of deteriorating health. She was surrounded by the royal family, including her children at Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
“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,” said Buckingham Palace in a statement.
The Queen has been succeeded by her son Charles, Prince of Wales, who is married to Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid took to Twitter to express condolences, calling the Queen “an extraordinary figure, a unique leader who symbolized devotion and love for her homeland.”