Queen Elizabeth dies: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders state’s flags be flown at half-staff

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an order that the state’s flags be flown at half-staff until Queen Elizabeth II is laid to rest.

The long-reigning Queen of England died on Thursday at the age of 96.

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DeSantis said he was also issuing the order in line with President Joe Biden’s proclamation, which orders that United States flags be flown at half-staff.

“Pursuant to the President’s orders and as a mark of respect, I hereby direct the flags of the United States and the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff at all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the State of Florida immediately until sunset on the day of internment,” DeSantis’ order said in part.

To read DeSantis’ full order, click here.

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