{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/9475d117-fcd4-4915-a6f3-923941e7aa0d/631a40483c2be9001414ba2d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Queen dies aged 96","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61ba05fc1a8cbed4343cf0e6/5883ea1e-0ebe-4d27-9746-2bf0605b19e6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has died.</p><p>The 96-year-old monarch had been ill for some time and under medical supervision, with her family gathering by her bedside at Balmoral.</p><p>Elizabeth II was the nation’s longest-reigning monarch, serving as head of state for more than 70 years.</p><p>In a statement, Buckingham 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.”</p><p>Prince Charles will be titled King Charles III, Clarence House confirms.</p><p>The Leader’s joined by royal historian Dr Ed Owens and Evening Standard associate editor Jonathan Prynn.</p>","author_name":"The Evening Standard"}