Politics & Government
Gov. Walz Orders Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II died at age 96 on Thursday. She served for 70 years on the British throne, the longest reign in the nation's history.
ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Tim Walz ordered that all United States and Minnesota flags be flown at half-staff at all state and federal buildings in the state to honor the life of Queen Elizabeth II, who died at age 96 on Thursday.
The order begins immediately and will return to full staff at sunset on the day of internment. Residents and private businesses can also participate in lowering their flags.
"Queen Elizabeth II was a force on the world stage, and her leadership through some of the darkest times in recent history will not be forgotten," Walz said in a statement.
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"Minnesota joins the nation in lowering our flags to honor her life and legacy."
Queen Elizabeth II died after serving 70 years on the British throne. She was both the oldest and the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Queen Victoria, her great-great-grandmother, reigned for about 64 years.
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Following the Queen's death, Prince Charles will become king.
Reporting from the Associated Press was used in this story.
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