Governor orders flags to fly at half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth II passed away Thursday at the age of 96. (Photo: Pixabay)

Statewide — Gov. Eric Holcomb is ordering flags in Indiana to be flown at half-staff in honor and remembrance of Queen Elizabeth II.

The longest reigning British monarch died Thursday at the age of 96.

Gov. Holcomb wants flags to stay lowered until sunset on the day of the Queen’s interment and is asking businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags.