The home page on www.royal.uk was updated on Thursday following the announcement on a page showing the Queen at her coronation at Westminster Abbey on June 2, 1953 with the words “Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022” in white text on black background. The site has now switched to a close-up, full-screen image of the monarch on the day she was officially crowned Queen, aged 25. The website also includes a statement from the King, paying tribute to his “beloved Mother”. King prepares for first national address – latest updates It also provides details of the Queen’s life and reign, including her state duties, patronages and achievements as Head of the Commonwealth. An online condolence book allows people to send messages of sympathy to the royal family. The website says: “A selection of messages will be forwarded to members of the Royal Family and may be kept in the Royal Archives for posterity.” Biographies of the king and queen consort also now appear on the site. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex also changed the home page of their Archewell website to a black background with the words “In memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926 – 2022”. Harry was among the royals rushed to Balmoral after doctors expressed concern for the Queen’s health. She died peacefully at her Scottish estate on Thursday afternoon, Buckingham Palace announced. The period of national mourning has now begun. The date of the Queen’s funeral will be confirmed in due course, the palace announced on Friday morning.
