Elizabeth Hurley has paid an emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth II following her death at the age of 96.
The British star took to Instagram with a heartfelt message and a selection of photos of the British royal.
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She wrote: "Cut from a cloth that has long been discontinued. RIP our wonderful Queen. What a sad, bleak day."
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Her fans rushed to share their upset too and added: "It's a sad time for all of us now that she's gone. RIP Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022," and, "we will NEVER see the likes of our Queen again."
Elizabeth is just one of millions to air their upset upon hearing the sad news. She was Britain's longest-reigning monarch in history and head of state for 69 years.
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News of the Queen's death was announced by Buckingham Palace in a statement that read: "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."
Elizabeth called it a bleak day upon hearing the news of the Queen's death
A short time before the announcement, family members were pictured arriving at Balmoral.
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Prince William, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward ;and his wife the Countess of Wessex were seen driving into the estate. The Duchess of Cambridge remained in London to care for her three children with William.
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The announcement was also officially posted to the railings outside Buckingham Palace by aides dressed in black, while the Union flag was lowered to half-mast.
Elizabeth's eldest son Charles will now be known as King Charles III.
In a deeply personal statement following the death of his mother, the King shared that her passing was "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".
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