Mourners at Buckingham Palace after death of Queen Elizabeth

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LONDON (NewsNation) — Crowds began to gather outside London’s Buckingham Palace on Thursday to mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The British monarch who reigned for more than 70 years passed away at 96 after she was placed under medical supervision in Balmoral due to concerns about her health.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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