The Queen passed away at her beloved Balmoral Castle in Scotland.
She was 96 years old.
This flag, the official flag of the United Kingdom, symbolizes three kingdoms united under one monarch.
That monarch, for seven decades, has been Queen Elizabeth II.
The kingdoms included under the flag are England, Wales, and Scotland (viaRoyal.uk).
Northern Ireland is also part of the United Kingdom.
Her Majesty’s eldest son, Charles, who is now officially called King Charles, is her successor.
