PM Modi mourns the demise of Queen Elizabeth II

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He tweeted, “I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness." Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch,  died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.

The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.With her death, her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, will lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: "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."All the Queen's children travelled to Balmoral, near Aberdeen, after doctors placed the Queen under medical supervision.Her grandson, Prince William, is also theOpen in app