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Death of Elizabeth II

Date	8 September 2022 (2022-09-08)
Location	Balmoral Castle, Scotland
Coordinates	57°2′27″N 3°13′48″W / 57.04083°N 3.23000°W / 57.04083; -3.23000

Queen Elizabeth II died on 8 September 2022, sparking reactions from around the world.

National

Political

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Liz Truss issued a statement regarding the Queen's death, calling her "the rock on which modern Britain was built".

Former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair said: "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."

Former Prime Minister David Cameron said: "At this solemn and profoundly sad time for our country, the Commonwealth and the world, I offer His Majesty The King and the whole Royal Family, my heartfelt condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II."

Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: “The death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth is a profoundly sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth and the world. Her life was one of extraordinary dedication and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I convey my deepest condolences to The King and the Royal Family.”

Public figures

Rockstar Ozzy Osbourne said “I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen,” the Black Sabbath frontman wrote on Twitter, sharing a picture of the monarch. "With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.”

Gary Lineker has paid tribute to the Queen after it was announced she has died at the age of 96. Writing on Twitter, Lineker, 61, said: “Such a terribly sad day. Her Majesty The Queen has died. “A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. “A comforting ever present in the lives of most of us. “Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.”

Stephen Fry admitted that he was "sobbing" following news of the death of the Queen. "Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck," the actor and comedian wrote on Twitter. In a separate post, he added: "I don’t know why I’m sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear."

International

North America

•  United States of America: U.S. President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden released a statement on Twitter following the Queen’s death. In addition, many U.S governors, including Kathy Hochul Governor of New York and Phil Murphy Governor of New Jersey also released statements.

Europe

•  France: President Emmanuel Macron said in a statement on Twitter that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. "I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century," Macron said.
•  Ireland: The President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins in a statement said "it is with profound regret and deep personal sadness” that he learned of her death, and expressed his “heartfelt sympathy” to the royal family on their loss. “Her personal commitment to her role and extraordinary sense of duty were the hallmarks of her period as queen, which will hold a unique place in British history.”
•  Netherlands: His Majesty King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands and Princess Beatrix expressed in a statement on the website of the Dutch royal house: "We remember Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and great affection. Steadfast and wise, she dedicated her long life to serving the British people. We feel a strong bond with the United Kingdom and its royal family, and we share their sorrow at this time. We are very grateful for our countries’ close friendship, to which Queen Elizabeth made such an unforgettable contribution.”
•  Norway: His Majesty King Harald V of Norway, the Queen's second cousin, expressed in a statement on the website of the Norwegian royal family: "Our thoughts go to His Majesty the King and the closest family after the passing of Queen Elizabeth. Through a century the Queen dedicated herself devotedly to her deed, and followed the British people through joys and sorrows, in ups and downs. Our condolences go also to the British people."

Foreign politicians who sent messages of condolences include Narendra Modi, Sauli Niinistö, Barack Obama, Jonas Gahr Støre, and Justin Trudeau.

Organizations

NATO secretary general Jens Stoltenberg has tweeted: "Deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Over more than 70 years, she exemplified selfless leadership and public service. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to our #NATO Allies the United Kingdom and Canada, and to the people of the Commonwealth."

References

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3. "Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Steadfast Monarch, Dies". Time. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
4. "First minister Nicola Sturgeon leads Scottish tributes to Queen". BBC News. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
5. Stephen Fry (8 September 2022). "Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
6. Stephen Fry (8 September 2022). "I don't know why I'm sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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14. "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be remembered as a stalwart of our times. She provided inspiring leadership to her nation and people. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My thoughts are with her family and people of UK in this sad hour". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
15. "I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture". Twitter. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
16. "Finland's President leads tributes to Queen Elizabeth II". News. 2022-09-08. Retrieved 2022-09-08.
17. @BarackObama (2022-09-08). "Like so many of you, Michelle and I are grateful to have witnessed Her Majesty's dedicated leadership, and we are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
18. kontor, Statsministerens (2022-09-08). "Uttalelse fra statsministeren i forbindelse med dødsfallet til dronning Elizabeth II". Regjeringen.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2022-09-08.
19. Justin Trudeau (8 September 2022). "It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada's longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country's history" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
20. Paul Tasker, John (8 September 2022). "'I will miss her so': Trudeau mourns the death of Canada's Queen". cbc.ca. CBC News.
21. @jensstoltenberg (8 September 2022). "Deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Over more than 70 years, she exemplified selfless leadership and public service" (Tweet) – via Twitter.

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