i declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to yourservice. o donnell: the global reaction. condolences pour in from leaders around the world, and her iconic encounters with presidents, first as princess and then queen, dancing and riding through 70 years of history. and finally, the queen s legacy. we talked to former prime minister john major. and we look back at her life, not just as monarch, but mother. her devotion to her family. this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. o donnell: good evening to our viewers in the on this historic thursday night. the world is mourning queen elizabeth ii who died this afternoon at the age of 96, surrounded by family at her summer home in scotland. earlier in the day, buckingham palace announced that her majesty, who ruled over the commonwealth for a record 70 years, was placed under medical supervision. her doctors were concerned about h
this is the cbs evening news with norah o donnell, reporting from the nation s capital. anfoininus ondni summ home in scotland. earlier in the day, buckingham palace announced that her majesty, who ruled over the commonwealth for a record 70 years, was placed under medical supervision. her doctors were concerned about her health. family rushed to her side. in accordance with the royal line of succession, her oldest son, charles, immediately became king, which put her grandson, prince william, next in line to the throne, followed by william s eldest son, nine-year-old prince george. just before her death was announced, a double rainbow appeared over buckingham palace as a crowd gathered. president biden visited the british embassy in washington late today and left a message in a condolence book. in a statement he said, queen elizabeth was a states woman was unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the united kingdom and the united states. w
the prime minister lives, downing street. they turn through the arch and cross the parade, then left at the mall where they ll see tens of thousands of well-wishers at st. james s park and outside st. james s palace. they ll pass clarence house on the right where prince charles lives until they reach the final destination, buckingham palace. next to this is the place where this royal ride really begins. behind buckingham palace we find the royal mews where they keep the limousines, the carriages and they stable the horses that will be used for the wedding. max foster now takes us inside to give us a glimpse of transport royal style. if you live in a palace, you need a garage to match. this is what s known as the