multiple crimes, including conspiracy and money laundering. he is in a lot of trouble. we will get to all of that in just a few minutes. but we must begin this evening s broadcast in the united kingdom where it is already four in the morning on friday. and that nation is just beginning its full full day without a screen. elizabeth the second died at her castle in scotland earlier today. she was 96 years old. people kept out near buckingham palace in london, all night long, paying tribute to the only monarch they have known for more than 70 years. she range longer than any other british monarch in history. the late queen s eldest son inherits the throne. he is now king charles the third. tomorrow, he is expected to return to london from scotland to speak to the nation. nbc s keir simmons has more on queens elizabeth and her extraordinary life. the palace first announced this morning doctors were concerned about her health. then, around 6:30 local time, posting a statement on
point. she listened limited contact with her subjects and people, and imagine that dynamic. it wasn t exactly, let s have some gym set up by the pool. but she was always fascinated by people. president obama would ve fascinated her because of his remarkable biographical story. the best, the george w. bush story was when his father was president, they had to state dinner, barbara bush, in her inimitable way, introduced george w to the queen as the black sheep of our family. and her majesty said, we have several of those. she had with, she had humor with [laughs] there s a great scene on the brittany a, the royal not, in 1991 when she was here, and former president reagan is on the yacht for dinner. and he s desperate to get a cup of decaf coffee. and the waiters only have
finally tonight, america strong. one woman with a big heart and a purse full of $100 bills is spreading joy in her pennsylvania hometown. i m actually here to see you. reporter: britney scharr is at this mcdonald s pickup window to drop off something special. you make a lot of people smile. reporter: she s now helping to return the favor. gifting $100 as a gesture of thanks to the hard-working residents in her hometown of media, pennsylvania. i have $100 cash for each of you. $100 cannot pay someone s rent. but in that moment, it can remind someone how important they are. reporter: when we featured brittany a year ago, this former bartender and restaurant manager was helping out service workers after pennsylvania suspended indoor dining for the second time. are you serious? last year, we ended up raising close to $33,000. and we surprised about 330 people in town. reporter: what started out as the 12 days of christmas has