See the Moment Prime Minister Liz Truss Found Out News About Queen Elizabeth's Health

Mar. 15, 2025

Prime MinisterLiz Trusswas in the House of Commons when she learned the news aboutQueen Elizabeth’s serious health concerns.On Thursday, the United Kingdom’snewly-appointed prime minister, 47, was in the chamber for a debate when she was informed that the Queen’s doctors wereconcerned for her medical condition.In footage from the debate, a note, presumably about the Queen’s health, is seen being passed to Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner while Labour Leader Keir Starmer is speaking. Shortly after, Truss and Starmer were seen leaving the chamber.Thenews of Queen Elizabeth’s deathat 96 years old was announced in an official statement on Thursday.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace announced.For more on Queen Elizabeth, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.The statement continued, “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.“James Veysey/Shutterstock, Sky News via GettyPrince Williamand his unclesPrince AndrewandPrince Edwardas well as Edward’s wife,Sophie, Countess of Wessex, arrived in Scotland via plane around 4 p.m. local time on Thursday.Prince Harryarrived separately, with his flight landing shortly after the public announcement of the Queen’s death.Harry disembarked from the plane and got in a car, traveling to Balmoral Castle to join other members of the family in mourning. A shot of the 37-year-old inside the car shows him with his hand covering part of his face.RELATED VIDEO:The Amazing Life ofQueen Elizabeth IIHarry also joined his father,King Charles III, and Camilla, the Queen Consort, at Balmoral. Charles was carrying out engagements in Scotland on Wednesday.Princess Anne, the Queen’s only daughter, was also already in Scotland having undertaken royal duties in the country this week.Harry headed to Scotland alone on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex told PEOPLE.Meghan Markleis not joining Harry at this time. Prince William’s wife,Kate Middleton, is also believed to be in Windsor as the couple’s three children had theirfirst day of schoolon Thursday.Harry and Meghan, 41, were scheduled to attend the WellChild Awards in London — where Harry was due to give a speech later this evening — but the couple has since canceled their appearance at the event. They traveled from their California home to Europe this week for a series of visits with their longstanding charitable organizations.

Prime MinisterLiz Trusswas in the House of Commons when she learned the news aboutQueen Elizabeth’s serious health concerns.

On Thursday, the United Kingdom’snewly-appointed prime minister, 47, was in the chamber for a debate when she was informed that the Queen’s doctors wereconcerned for her medical condition.

In footage from the debate, a note, presumably about the Queen’s health, is seen being passed to Labour’s Deputy Leader Angela Rayner while Labour Leader Keir Starmer is speaking. Shortly after, Truss and Starmer were seen leaving the chamber.

Thenews of Queen Elizabeth’s deathat 96 years old was announced in an official statement on Thursday.

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace announced.

For more on Queen Elizabeth, listen below to our daily podcast PEOPLE Every Day.

The statement continued, “The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”

James Veysey/Shutterstock, Sky News via Getty

Prince Williamand his unclesPrince AndrewandPrince Edwardas well as Edward’s wife,Sophie, Countess of Wessex, arrived in Scotland via plane around 4 p.m. local time on Thursday.Prince Harryarrived separately, with his flight landing shortly after the public announcement of the Queen’s death.

Harry disembarked from the plane and got in a car, traveling to Balmoral Castle to join other members of the family in mourning. A shot of the 37-year-old inside the car shows him with his hand covering part of his face.

RELATED VIDEO:The Amazing Life ofQueen Elizabeth II

Harry also joined his father,King Charles III, and Camilla, the Queen Consort, at Balmoral. Charles was carrying out engagements in Scotland on Wednesday.Princess Anne, the Queen’s only daughter, was also already in Scotland having undertaken royal duties in the country this week.

Harry headed to Scotland alone on Thursday, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex told PEOPLE.Meghan Markleis not joining Harry at this time. Prince William’s wife,Kate Middleton, is also believed to be in Windsor as the couple’s three children had theirfirst day of schoolon Thursday.

Harry and Meghan, 41, were scheduled to attend the WellChild Awards in London — where Harry was due to give a speech later this evening — but the couple has since canceled their appearance at the event. They traveled from their California home to Europe this week for a series of visits with their longstanding charitable organizations.

source: people.com