While thousands of mourners wait in front of the historic Palace of Westminster in London to glimpse the coffin Queen Elizabeth II From Wednesday evening some facts about the last hours of the deceased began to emerge.
It has been found that King Charles III She learned that her mother was dying, only from an urgent phone call she received moments before the rest of the world heard the news of the queen.
Details of the call
And it turned out that the prince at the time did not know any details about the late queen’s health prior to that call, according to a report published by the newspaper “Newsweek”.
The information also added that Charles learned that his mother was dying while he was with his wife Camilla at Dumfries House in Scotland, where his aides rushed to inform him that Queen Elizabeth’s health had changed.
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The body of the late queen
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Meanwhile, Camilla was preparing to record a television interview with Gina Bush, the son of former US President George W. Bush, who in turn said he heard footsteps running down the hall during preparations, referring to the unrest started at home.
They didn’t give Charles an hour or two
Bush said he dined with Charles the night before his mother died, while Camilla had not been with them.
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King Charles and his wife Camilla
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And he said the interview, which was scheduled for the next day, was canceled when Charles learned that Elizabeth, 96, was on her deathbed at Balmoral Castle, also in Scotland.
According to sources, Carlo received a phone call asking everyone to shut up while the place was quiet, then announced the departure of the prince and his wife by helicopter at 12:30, then it became clear that it was the same time he announced. the deterioration of the queen’s health, saying, “They didn’t give Charles an hour or two.”
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Queen Elizabeth’s body rests in Westminster Hall
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Declaration of death
Buckingham Palace was reported to have released a statement at 12:34 pm that day, stating that the Queen’s doctors were concerned about her health and had recommended that she remain under medical supervision.
Then the queen’s death was announced shortly thereafter, ending her 70-year reign, after which her son Charles ascended the throne as king.
In addition, next Monday, Elizabeth’s state funeral will be held, in the presence of presidents and leaders from various countries around the world.
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