Just before Queen Elizabeth died, a double rainbow was seen over Buckingham Palace.

 Just before Queen Elizabeth's passing was announced, a huge double rainbow spanned the sky over Buckingham Palace. A heavenly tribute to the 96-year-old and her 70 years in power has been characterized as what those present at the occasion took some time to enjoy.

The Royal Family confirmed the death of the longest-reigning monarch in British history shortly after the rainbow emerged, saying "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon."

The announcement that the Queen's health was deteriorating and that her family, including Princes William and Harry, were converging to be by her side came just hours before the Queen passed away.