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. the longest serving monarch in recent history. ah, i'm how much am john this is al 0 alive from door ha. also coming up. thousands are set to descend on buckingham palace and london to pay their respects. union flags on royal buildings are now flying at half staff. the crown has now passed to king charles the 3rd. the new monarch says the death of his beloved mother is a moment of greatest sadness for him, and his family. condolences are pouring in from around the world as leaders take a moment to pay tribute. queen elizabeth's life and legacy. u. s. president joe biden says she defined and ah tributes have been pouring in for britons, queen elizabeth the 2nd, who has died aged 96. she's been hailed for her compassion and warmth,

and described as a role model and inspiration to millions. buckingham palace says she died peacefully on thursday afternoon at her scottish estate balmoral joan a whole joins us now live from buckingham palace in london. jonah, tell us about what the reaction has been like thus far. and how is this very significant moment being processed by the majority of britons? i will issue say an out pouring of respects paid by politicians and figures across the globe for a queen who served for 70 years. not just as a figurehead and monarch in this country, but of course in its former colonies, the countries of the commonwealth. and she would be the well known figure in the allies of great britain as well, where she will have paid many, many state visits, so tributes fate, as i say, by politicians current and former. but of course it is,

as you say, the processing that needs to take place in this country vote will produce the largest ad pouring all respective affection grief as well. of course we're in front of buckingham palace there the queen's london residence that filled up during the hours of the evening following the notice of her death with crowds who were here to pay respects they were singular was singing, singing of the national anthem, god save the queen and even of course the song of the new song, god save the king as some people begin to turn their eye to a new future with the passing of the elizabeth elizabeth in age at the beginning of a new age. i'm the king charles, the 3rd, it's quiet now, of course it's for the morning people would have gone hopeless, the flickering of candles at the gate. tributes that have been lay, but the crowds will come back to buckingham palace and to other royal sites to pay their respects to the queen, who of course is a said was the longest serving monarch in history of certainly as well in the 1000

year history of this country's monaco per molecule of the whole generations of people, mo, who will simply not be able to remember or never have known a time when the queen was not an enormous figure in their lives. and as i said, not just here, but in this country's allies in its former colonies and in the countries of the commonwealth. so they'll be tourists flocking here as well. people from all over the world for whom she will have been a huge and significant presence. and as they come here, of course, they become in a sense of shock, they will come with a sense of grief, a sense of reflection as well for a past that is moving on now and the future to come. as i said, if you borrow monarchist in particular, this is a major moment of transition towards a new age of brand, new age and the king charles the 3rd. and jonah, what's going to be happening over the coming days? there is a clear cut plan in place. what happens next?

there is a plan, it's a very lengthy, very detailed plan. it is extremely well choreographed to the finest detail. it's been in the works for many, many years, extremely well rehearsed. it's called operation london, bridge. and it will now be in full swing in all the offices of state of this country. in fact, we've been here works going on around a scaffolding being built, barriers being put into place in readiness, in preparation for the crowds that will come horse boxes went by a short while ago, military horses being delivered to places, marshaling places in the capital. from where pageantry will evolve over the coming 10 days or so as the queen's body makes its way from buckingham palace, where it will eventually arrive thence to westminster hall to line state them to westminster abbey for a state funeral. and finally, of course, interred at saint george's chapel in windsor beside the bodies of the

caskets of her family, her mother and father. as for this day, the 1st official day of morning, they will be a meeting of the accession council at some james's palace in a half where i'm standing, a body made up of some 200 senior. all attention states, figures, lord mayor of london, and others, oaths will be made, proclamations, will be made, but crucially, charles will be proclaimed king. and at that point of course, movement will take place as well. in bellville moralist, the queen's bodies moved from her scotland estate to hollywood, house and edinburgh, where she will live briefly in state before a procession of the role mile and the service at c, giles cathedral in edinburgh. and then making her way, potentially quite slowly on the royal train got much of the length of the country here to london, while charles simultaneously prepares to tour his new kingdom with visits to scotland to wales and to northern ireland. all right, that's joan

a whole joining us live from outside of buckingham palace in london. thanks so much john. neve walker has more on queen elizabeth's legacy. at the gates of buckingham palace, crowds gathered to more than the death of queen elizabeth the 2nd. and to celebrate her life. ah, buckingham palace confirmed she died peacefully in the afternoon at her scottish estate, balmoral u. k. prime minister list trust on the queen's memory in a speech outside number 10, downing street. 3 2nd thing. queen elizabeth the 2nd, provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed. she was the very spirit of great britain, and that spirit will angel. ah, the queen was on the throne for 70 years and saw the u. k. through times of

turbulence, like the 2nd world war and the end of the british empire, a more recent political upheavals like bricks it. i thought she was fantastic and like such a role model for everybody and that put rome did shake me. i think people have complicated thoughts about monte case and royal family and empires and things like that. i think that's okay, but she is like a really remarkable figure. you know, she's been leader of this country for so many decades, 3 much longer than a lot of people have been alive. the crown has now passed to her oldest son, who will be known as king charles the 3rd. in a statement he said, the death of my mother, the queen, is a moment of great to sadness for me. we more profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign, a much loved mother. i know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the commonwealth, and by countless people around the world. the queen's family rushed to her side when doctors said they were concerned about her health early on thursday. king

charles will return to london from balmoral on friday. we've known for several months that we've been living in the twilight of queen elizabeth's reign, the epilogue of this 2nd elizabeth an error. but now that she's finally gone, few in the united kingdom can scarcely imagine the country without her niece monica al jazeera, a buckingham palace. now the queen elizabeth has died. her son charles has automatically become king. he is both the oldest and longest serving heir apparent in british history. let's take a look at what happens next. the day after the queen's death, the accession council will meet at saint james palace to proclaim king charles the new sovereign. a proclamation ceremony will take place and charles will swear loyalty to parliament and the church of england. his ceremonial coronation, can take place at any time within a year of his accession. in 5 days a procession will be held, carrying the queen's coffin from buckingham palace to westminster hall, within the houses of parliament, a service will be held. the next day,

the queen will lie in state for 3 days. westminster hall will be open for 23 hours a day to allow people to file past and pay their respects. the funeral will be held in 10 days. the queen's coffin will be transferred to near by westminster abbey, where the funeral will be held. there will be a military procession in london and windsor. huge crowds are expected as well as a massive worldwide television audits. the coffin will then travel to windsor castle. a private service will be held for family members and v i. p. guests. when elizabeth will be buried in the windsor castle memorial chapel with her father, king george the 6th, the queen mother and her sister princess margaret. prince phillips body will also be moved to the chapel. prince charles will now be known as king charles the 3rd. the new king has been groomed for the role for 70 years and is expected to address the nation on friday. all. brandon takes a look at his life. he's been add to the throne since 1952, a long time to wait for his very particular destiny. those who believe in him say,

he's put the time to good use it. charles has actually been preparing. you know he hasn't spent his time writing peloponnesian and death. cutting the old ribbon here and there he has actually been around the world. many times he's met world leaders many times over his great and student history and of politics. he knows what it's all about. and, and i think he, i think you'll be very good. but his is a complicated story. an unhappy childhood at schools he hated was never comfortable with a minute scrutiny of an obsessive press. there have been moments of petulance because he is not universally popular. in 1981, he married princess diana. they had 2 sons, but it ended in divorce. jones's relationship with camilla parker bowles came in for her scrutiny. in 1997 princess diana died in a car crash in paris. the british monarchy was thrown into crisis. but charles is

obvious devotion to his grieving son's mark the start of a slow rehabilitation. in 2009, he married camilla, the partnership which is now more widely accepted. charles has always had his interests that he's never been shy about expressing his views on the embodiment on architecture, on the plight of young people. for his fans, a sign he cares. critics see danger ahead. right. he's going to be of a different kind of mama and he's gonna be a political moment. and that breaks the 300 year deal that we've had with the market. and if they break that, they'll them, that's going to be the, the unique opportunity, get rid of all instances. he has a tough act to follow his mother's restrained style of mac. he was popular channels as rule will be very different. his challenge will be to do things his own way without damaging the popular consensus on which the whole institution of british monarchy depends. po brennan al jazeera london tributes have been pouring in from

world leaders as well as people from various walks of life. you, as president biden led, the charge hailing queen elizabeth as a steadying presence in a world of change. rosalind jordan has more the u. s. president paid tribute to queen elizabeth the 2nd at the british embassy in washington. and then during a political event, i the opportunity to meet her before she passed since you've been incredibly gracious and decent woman, the thoughts and prayers, the american people, are the people who united kingdom in the commonwealth and their grief biden's remarks honored the special relationship between a monarchy and it's one time colony ties rooted in cooperation during 2 world wars . in all queen elizabeth hosted or visited 13 of the 14 post war presidents. these weren't gatherings to plan global economic or security agenda us. as head of state,

the queen was barred from making policy. these were opportunities to reaffirm the u . s. and you case commitment to democracy, civility, and human dignity. former us presidents, including barack obama bill clinton and donald trump issued condolence statements, and ordinary citizens pay their respects at the embassy, including some who shared the queen's affection for corgis. she also helped bring the idea of dogs into the home and show that dogs are not just animals that belong farms, but also they can belong to international pathis and, and be part of the part of a family. i was lucky enough to like see her and like 3 carriage rights. so even though wasn't someone who was like, present in my life, it's still there upsetting to know that they're gone. but you know, just i think should want is this by the love that she loves, like spread to her people. so that's, you know,

i'm up here as the flags at the capital and the white house were lowered to half staff. the bells rang 96 times at the washington national cathedral, part of the global anglican communion attribute to the woman who was both head of the universal church and a beloved grandmother figure to so many in the us. rosalind jordan al jazeera other world leaders have also paid tribute to queen elizabeth indian prime minister and a rend ramadi said he was pained by her death and that she provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. french president emanuel micron has saluted the monarch as a friend of france, and that she'll be remembered as a kind hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country. and on her century and the italian prime minister, mario druggie held the queen's dedication and spirit of service. the queen's death will be marked in new zealand with a period of national mourning and estate memorial service. the country's prime

minister to send the order and says is a time of deep sadness for the people of new zealand. the queen has been such a consent in our lives for 70 years, the longer soothing monarch and british history over her reign. she has come to define notions of service, charity, and consistency. her commitment to her role and to all of us has been without question and unwavering. she is also demonstrated courage, compassion, and humor. a strong memory i will have of her is her laughter. she was extraordinary. adrian brown with us now live from new zealand capital. wellington, adrian, thanks for being with us. a support for the monarchy in new zealand has always been strong. how with people there been reacting this for? well i think those comments you heard from jazz inter are done really underscore the strong bonds there have been between the monarchy and this country. the queen

visited new zealand, you know, 10 times during her reign 1st. coming here, actually in 1953, only a few months after she had been crowned monarch. i think people are still in shock, but at the same time they knew that she was 96. they knew that been in poor health . they have, i think also expectations of king charles. and they also hope that he will, in a sense, carry out and continue the work of his mother new zealand. as i say, as a country where, you know, support for the monarchy has always been very, very strong. indeed, there has been a sort of nascent republican movement here, but i think talk of, you know, republic of, of perhaps, you know, using or having its own head of state one day soon will not take place for a year or so. i think at the moment, people wanna move away from politics and a simply morn. the only head of state this country has really ever known, at least for the last 70 years or so. this is inter, are done as you heard,

has praised the queens, you know, unwavering sense of duty. she said that she had been a mother and also a grandmother to this nation. we've also heard from people like, you know, don mckinnon. he was a former, a foreign secretary of new zealand and also the secretary general of the commonwealth. and he said that the queen had been a force for good for the commonwealth and on the website of the governor general of using and like australia. usina also has a governor general as simple as mari tribute of morning, saying that the in was and that were all that made at lowest ebb. so a yes, an outpouring of emotion as you'd expect here in new zealand. and or, of course, there will be a sort of state funeral here in use. and the last one in london in 10 days or 11 days time. and adrian, since we're talking about tributes being paid by world leaders,

i want to ask you about the fact that you were based in china and hong kong. for many years. queen elizabeth's death has been marked and state media, but there is yet to be any statement from government leaders. why do you think that is ah, well, i think this is a very complicated one. for china's leaders complicated because queen elizabeth was head of state of a country which was fallen out badly with china relations between the united kingdom and china are at an all time low. now this is a marked contrast to the way the relations were 7 years ago. when the president cheating being paid an official visit to the u. k, he attended a banquet at buckingham palace, but significantly, king charles was absent from that banquet and that was seen as a sign of his disapproval of the visit. so i don't think there's much love lost between the chinese communist party and king charles, who of course, has good relations with the dalai lama. and then of course,

there is hong kong flags are not flying at half mast in hong kong. even though hong kong was of course, of former british colony, the queen being the head of state of hong kong, 25 years ago before the hand over at so even if people wanted to show her to demonstrate morning in hong kong, to hold up a picture of the queen to perhaps fly a flag that would risk them being arrested under this, you know, draconian, national security law that was imposed just over 2 years ago. so you know, politics are a play. it's complicated for china, but it's interesting, you know, because been present. joe biden has been paying tribute to the queen. even vladimir putin has been playing tribute to the queen along with the indian prime minister. but so far, nothing from president, she ging paying. and i think that's because the communist party is still trying to work out what it's line is going to be over the death of queen elizabeth. all right, that's adrian brown, joining us from wellington many. thanks. adrian. many who worked for her paid

tribute, di davies, as the former head of royal protection, he says the queen was an amazing leader. well, i share the grief of the nation and indeed the world. i've been around a long time too, not quite as long as her majesty that she to me if pit advised generation that sadly we are false losing. she was everything. one would hope a decent citizen would be. and by her example, she's laid the foundation or i regard as an unique, an amazing woman. i don't think we will ever see in my lifetime, certainly. but in future generation who woman, who could lead by example to such an extent. truly amazing. sorry, that's like going and i just find it quite amazing that here we are 96.

he is that we are where we are. but i suspected some time ago the end was near and sat. the i was right at owens is a royal historian. he says her majesty's health had been on the decline for some months. only last november she, she was unable to be present for the remembrance sunday service. and really this was a strong indication that that her health was, was not good. the previous month she had visited hospital at the time the palace did not disclose exactly what was wrong with her. we have actually seen prince charles being prepared for this moment. not just over the last year when he's filled in that his mother on a number of significant occasions, most notably the opening of states happening apartment this year. but also this, the stretches back almost a decade in that he has become

a more present figure in our national lives. and that's been very deliberate. it has been in order to, if you like, ease this moment in the transition that we are more accustomed to seeing him in a leading role. and i have a feeling that given that he is now is grieving, monarch. the british public despite, would have at times been a, a certain sense of, of disapproval. certain controversy that is attached to charles said he was, he was prince of wales. i think that will be a sentimental route rallying around him. in this moment of, of grief that is personal but is also national. i think that summed up this epoch, which we now describe as the, the 2nd elizabeth in age. the significant amount of change that has taken place over 70 years written and the commonwealth are very different compared to

1952. and i think that when we, as historians come to look back at the, the reign of elizabeth, the 2nd, we will be very interested to see just just what kind of social economic, cultural, political developments took place through this period and, and how the monarchy and specifically the monarch lent this period a sense of, of continuity, and i would suggest stability as well. ah, now to other world news, the u. s. has pledged more military aid for ukraine. us secretary of defense lloyd austin, made the announcement while visiting the ramstein air base and germany, where he's been meeting defense ministers. 4 months after our initial contact group meeting, the war is or another key moment. rush enforcers continue to cruelly bombard

ukrainian cities and civilians with missiles and artillery far but ukrainian forces begun their counter offensive in the south of their country. and they are integrating the capabilities that we all have provided to help themselves to fight and reclaim their sovereign territory. john hall has more from the run seen air base in germany. this is a format that's been going since april us lead, of course, taking in nato as well. there are 50 plus nations here ukrainians here as well in the form of defense minister alexi resume called. and they've met more or less monthly now to talk about ukraine's immediate needs on the battlefield and how the allies go about trying to meet those needs. and clearly they're doing that again, but lloyd austin, in, in his opening address signaling a quite significant change of focus and direction for this contact group of allies as well. recognizing that there is no immediate end in sight for this was this could be an extremely lengthy campaign that got to gear up the allies own efforts

now to be able to continue supplying ukraine's needs in the long term. and that means he said, looking at their own industrial defense bases and if necessary, scaling up those industrial production bases so that they can produce more stuff that ukraine needs over a much, much longer period of time. so a subtle but significant shift in the focus of this group, he said, the face of the war is changing. and so is the mission of this contact group to work together to meet ukraine's requirements for the long haul. as the fight evolves. so must we. meanwhile, us secretary of state antony blink, and has been on an unscheduled visit to keith, where he met president villette, amir zalinski. it's his 2nd trip to the ukrainian capital since the war started. lincoln says ukrainian forces are making clear and real progress and a counter offensive to retake territory from russia and the northeast and south. gabriel is andre has more from keith anthony blinking has been touring key. we know

that he has been visiting a children's hospital here. we think that he's been visiting with top ukrainian officials all the way up to the highest levels of president to meet the lensky as well. if you haven't heard any statements or there's no sort of press conference between the 2 that are scheduled that we know of at this point. and we also don't know how long of lincoln plans defendant. but as of now, we believe that he's still here meeting with officials at this very hour. he's not only here to offer verbal support to the ukraine officials, but also to offer substantive re support as well. and now seeing giving word here that the u. s. was announcing $2000000000.00 in aid to ukraine and 18 other regional countries that the u. s. and others say are, and their words at risk of rush from russian aggression in the region. this is a, that is military technical, a, that half of that 2000000000. so 1000000000 to go directly to ukraine. this is on

top of the nearly 800000000 that we just mentioned that was announced by the defense secretary in germany. that is, 800000000 indirect military aid immediately to ukraine. so this certainly an important visit by the secretary of state of the united states. the pandemic climate change in the warn ukraine have been blamed for lowering life expectancy and living standards around the world for you and development programs. as 9 out of every 10 countries have been affected, the lives of people in south sudan, chad and miss eric declines. the most switzerland norway in iceland remain the top performing countries with higher standards of living and life expectancies. north korea just passed to law, making its nuclear status irreversible. the law outlines the right of pyongyang to use preventive nuclear strikes, to protect itself and bands, any sharing of nuclear technology with other countries. north korea has already declared itself a nuclear weapons state in the constitution. for the more news coming up on al

jazeera, our extensive coverage of queen elizabeth the seconds death will continue with reaction from around the world. will leave you now with some images from her 70 year rain. oh, i did my whole life. whether it's been all short, shall be debated. the old service. ah, ah ah, what i say to you now, queen and as a grandmother, i say from my heart,

i want to pay tribute to diana myself. she was an exceptional and gifted human being. ah, ah wade me, we have seen the worst, but also the best of our continent. we have witnessed how quickly things can change for the better. but we know that we must work hard to maintain the benefits of the page world. ah .