Her Majesty The Queen, 21 April 1926 to 8 September 2022

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Her Majesty The Queen

Her Majesty The Queen

Buckingham Palace has announced the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Further details will be announced by the Royal Household in due course.

Read about the arrangements following The Queen’s death

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08 September 2022 19:52

Her Majesty The Queen

Buckingham Palace confirms death of The Queen at Balmoral Castle.

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As head of the Scottish Government, the First Minister is responsible for the overall development, implementation and presentation of the administration's policies and for promoting and representing Scotland at home and overseas.

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