The United Kingdom and the entire world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, the Queen died peacefully at the age of 96 on Thursday at her Scottish estate, Balmoral Castle, in Scotland.
Charles, her eldest son, is now King. He became the new monarch immediately and is now known as King Charles III. He said that his mother’s death was a moment of “greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.” Newly-appointed Prime Minister Liz Truss, who met the Queen just this Tuesday, said that she was “the rock upon which modern Britain was built.”
The outpouring of love and support for the Queen and the Royal Family has been tremendous around the globe. We have collected snapshots of how the world reacted to the passing of Elizabeth II, a testament to her enduring legacy, to share with you, Dear Readers. Public figures, world leaders, celebrities, Paddington, and ordinary people like us have expressed their sadness, as well as their admiration for the Queen. Tributes have been flooding in.
In an ever-changing world, the Queen was a constant. This truly is the end of an era.
Queen Elizabeth II reigned for over 70 years. Her life was one of duty and service. She will be dearly missed
Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor was born in 1926
She became Queen in 1952, and was crowned a year later, in 1953
Together with Prince Philip, they raised four children, and went on to have eight grandchildren, as well as twelve great-grandchildren
The Queen had an enduring love for corgis, and had over 30 of them throughout her life
Elizabeth II was the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee. She marked 70 years of her reign in 2022
Here are some of the most powerful tributes to Queen Elizabeth II that public officials, celebrities, and people from all over the world have shared
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