A peaceful end to Queen Elizabeth's life of service

The reign of Queen Elizabeth the Second has come to an end. Her family says she died peacefully at her Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle. The 96-year-old served the Commonwealth as Queen for more than 70 years.

Queen Elizabeth II has died peacefully at Balmoral Palace in Scotland after more than seven decades on the throne Source: AAP / BIANCA DE MARCHI/AAPIMAGE