Death of Her Majesty the Queen

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral on 8 September 2022 at age 96. She had reigned as Queen for 70 years. As a nation, New Zealand mourns the loss of our longest-reigning Sovereign.

This website contains information about what her death means for New Zealand. Further information is also available on the Royal Family’s website.

• Read the Governor-General’s message of condolence
• Read the Prime Minister's message of condolence

In this section

• FAQs – What does the death of the Queen mean for New Zealand?

Answers to some common questions about our new King and mourning Queen Elizabeth II.

• Official events

Find out about events to mark the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and proclaim our new King.​​​

• Mourning guidance

Guidance for the public during the period of national mourning.

• The Queen of New Zealand

Read about the late Queen Elizabeth II’s connection to New Zealand.

• Our new King

Learn more about our new Head of State.