Tributes have been pouring in from around the globe following the announcement by Buckingham Palace that Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-reigning monarch, had died.
Politicians throughout the UK, and the world, have paid tribute to the Queen, who died on the age of 96.
Talking outdoors Downing Avenue, Liz Truss mentioned the Queen had been the “rock on which trendy Britain was constructed.”
Truss, who met the Queen earlier this week in Scotland when she was appointed prime minister, added: “Britain is the nice nation it’s as we speak due to her.”
Labour chief Keir Starmer mentioned the nation would “at all times treasure Queen Elizabeth II’s lifetime of service and devotion to our nation and the Commonwealth.
“Above the clashes of politics, she stood not for what the nation fought over, however what it agreed upon.
“In order our nice Elizabethan period involves an finish, we are going to honour the late Queen’s reminiscence by conserving alive the values of public service she embodied.”
Liberal Democrat chief Ed Davey mentioned the Queen represented “obligation and braveness” in addition to “heat and compassion.”
The Queen died at her property at Balmoral in Scotland. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon led the tributes in Scotland, describing the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II as a second of “acute loss and profound unhappiness” for the UK and the world. She mentioned Scotland had “cherished, revered and admired” the Queen.
Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford mentioned the Queen had “firmly upheld the values and traditions of the British Monarchy”, whereas providing his “deepest condolences.”
In a message with a private contact, former Labour chief Jeremy Corbyn, tweeted:
“My ideas are with the Queen’s household as they arrive to phrases with their private loss, in addition to these right here and around the globe who will mourn her loss of life. I loved discussing our households, gardens and jam-making together with her. Could she relaxation in peace.”
Labour’s deputy chief Angela Rayner made reference to the Queen’s final go to to Larger Manchester in 2021.
“The Queen final visited Larger Manchester only a 12 months in the past however she paid many a go to over the many years. She was dearly cherished – and shall be vastly missed by folks throughout Ashton, Droylsden and Failsworth. She promised to serve the nation and he or she saved that phrase all through her life,” mentioned Rayner.
All over the world tributes have poured in from political leaders. US President Joe Biden mentioned: “She outlined an period. In a world of fixed change, she was a steadying presence and a supply of consolation and satisfaction for generations of Britons, together with many who’ve by no means identified their nation with out her.”
French President Emmanuel Macron shared his respect, tweeting: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I bear in mind her as a pal of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left an enduring impression on her nation and her century.”
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau mentioned:
“It was with the heaviest of hearts that we discovered of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a relentless presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will without end stay an necessary a part of our nation’s historical past.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, tweeted:
“It’s with deep unhappiness that we discovered of the loss of life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the UA folks, we lengthen honest condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the whole United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our ideas and prayers are with you.”
Parliament is anticipated to satisfy as we speak from noon and on Saturday from 2pm to pay tribute to the Queen.
Gabrielle Pickard-Whitehead is a contributing editor to Left Foot Ahead
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