THE Queen has reigned for 70 years and has guided Britain through thick and thin.
But what will happen when she passes away? Here's all you need to know.
Earlier today Prince William, Charles, Meghan Markle and Harry all rushed to the Queen's side after the Palace revealed doctors were "concerned" for her health this morning.
Her Majesty, 96, is said to be "comfortable" in Balmoral where she remains under medical supervision.
A statement said today: "Following further evaluation this morning, The Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended she remain under medical supervision.
"The Queen remains comfortable at Balmoral."
What will happen when the Queen dies?
The Queen's private secretary will inform the Prime Minister before the announcement is made public when the Queen dies.
Media outlets – newspapers and television stations – will be notified, with newsreaders on British broadcasts having to wear black.
A footman will pin a black edged death notice on the gates of Buckingham Palace.
After then, it is reported that Britain will enter 12 days of official mourning before a funeral at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Charles would become King while Prince William would then become the Prince of Wales.
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What is the secret phrase the Prime Minister will be told when the Queen dies?
A report previously revealed exactly what will happen when Her Majesty dies – including the secret code phrase that palace staff will use to let the Government know of her passing.
One of the first people to be told before any official announcement will be the Prime Minister.
And it is believed that the Queen's private secretary will call the PM on a secure line and then utter the code: "London Bridge is down."
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After that, the exact same code phrase will be passed to government officials in 36 other countries that make up the Commonwealth, of which the Queen is the head.
The report added that it is only once governments have been told that the media will be allowed to inform the public.
And it is believed to be most likely that people will find out through Twitter or Facebook or by a newsflash posted by the Press Association.
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