Queen Elizabeth II with United States President Joe Biden in the Grand Corridor throughout their see to Windsor Castle on June 13, 2021 in Windsor, England.
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LONDON– World leaders and royalty used homages to Queen Elizabeth II, after Britain’s longest-serving king passed away Thursday at age 96.
The queen passed away “peacefully” at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, the British royal household stated.
She was last photographed on Tuesday throughout the visit of Liz Truss as prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth waits in the Drawing Room prior to getting Liz Truss for an audience, where she welcomed the freshly chosen leader of the Conservative celebration to end up being Prime Minister and form a brand-new federal government, at Balmoral Castle, Scotland, Britain September 6,2022
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Truss, previous British prime ministers and other existing and previous world leaders who served throughout Elizabeth II’s 70- year-reign, commemorated the queen, who was the world’s second-longest ruling king of perpetuity.
Britain’s King Charles III
“The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family,” Elizabeth’s boy and the brand-new British king stated in a declaration.
“We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss
“Queen Elizabeth II was the rock on which modern Britain was built,” Truss stated. “Our country has grown and flourished under her reign. Britain is the great country it is today because of her.”
“Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and the strength that we needed,” she continued. “She was the very spirit of Great Britain — and that spirit will endure. She has been our longest-ever reigning monarch.”
U.S. President Joe Biden and very first girl Jill Biden
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era,” the Bidens stated in a declaration. “In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history-making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity.”
They continued: “In the years ahead, we look forward to continuing a close friendship with The King and The Queen Consort. Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
“It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Trudeau composed in a tweet. “She was a constant presence in our lives — and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.”
“As we look back at her life and her reign that spanned so many decades, Canadians will always remember and cherish Her Majesty’s wisdom, compassion, and warmth. Our thoughts are with the members of the Royal Family during this most difficult time.”
French President Emmanuel Macron
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years,” Macron composed in a tweet. “I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy
“It is with deep sadness that we learned of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Zelenskyy composed in a tweet. “On behalf of the people, we extend sincere condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the entire United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
“We have lost not just our monarch but the matriarch of our nation, the figure who more than any other brought our country together, kept us in touch with our better nature, personified everything which makes us proud to be British,” Blair stated in a declaration.
He later on continued: “We will mourn her. We will miss her. But our overwhelming sentiment will be of gratitude, profound, heartfelt and sincere thanks for what she did, what she stood for, for the life she lived and for what she gave us, her grateful subjects. Her reign was indeed glorious. And it was our great good fortune to have had her reign over us.”
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton
“Throughout her remarkable 70-year reign, she led Britain through great transformations with unfailing grace, dignity, and genuine care for the welfare of all its people,” Clinton stated in a declaration. “In sunlight or storm, she provided stability, peacefulness, and strength.
Former U.S. President George W. Bush
“Queen Elizabeth capably led England through dark minutes with her self-confidence in her individuals and her vision for a brighter tomorrow,” Bush said in a statement. “Our world took advantage of her consistent willpower, and we are grateful for her years of service as sovereign. Americans in specific value her strong and unfaltering relationship.”
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
“Rosalynn and I extend our acknowledgements to the household of Queen Elizabeth II and the people of the United Kingdom,” Carter said in a statement. “Her self-respect, graciousness, and inner voice have actually been a motivation, and we sign up with the millions around the globe in grieving an impressive leader.”
Former U.S. President Barack Obama and very first girl Michelle Obama
“Michelle and I were fortunate sufficient to come to understand Her Majesty, and she indicated a good deal to us,” the Obamas said in a statement. “Back when we were simply starting to browse life as President and First Lady, she invited us to the world phase with open arms and amazing kindness. Time and once again, we were struck by her heat, the method she put individuals at ease, and how she brought her significant humor and beauty to minutes of excellent pomp and scenario.”
“Like many, Michelle and I are grateful to have actually seen Her Majesty’s devoted management, and we respect her tradition of determined, dignified civil service.”
Former U.S. President Donald Trump
“Melania and I will constantly value our time together with the Queen, and always remember Her Majesty’s generous relationship, excellent knowledge, and fantastic funny bone. What a grand and gorgeous girl she was– there was no one like her!” Trump stated in a social networks post.
“May God bless the Queen, might she rule permanently in our hearts, and might God hold her and Prince Philip in abiding care,” Trump composed.
