Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven many years, has died aged 96. Right here is a few response from previous and current world leaders to the information:
US PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND JILL BIDEN
“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 recognized their nation with out her,” they mentioned in a press release. “Her legacy will loom massive within the pages of British historical past, and within the story of our world.”
UN SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES
“As the UK’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was extensively admired for her grace, dignity, and dedication all over the world. She was a reassuring presence all through many years of sweeping change, together with the decolonisation of Africa and Asia and the evolution of the Commonwealth.
CANADIAN PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU
“It was with the heaviest of hearts that we realized of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a continuing presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will perpetually stay an essential a part of our nation’s historical past.”
INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will probably be remembered as a stalwart of our occasions. She offered inspiring management to her nation and folks. She personified dignity and decency in public life. Pained by her demise. My ideas are along with her household and folks of UK on this unhappy hour.”
SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA
“Her Majesty was a rare and world-renowned public determine who lived a outstanding life. Her life and legacy will probably be fondly remembered by many all over the world. The Queen’s dedication and dedication throughout her 70 years on the throne stays a noble and virtuous instance to the complete world.”
NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER JACINDA ARDERN
“I do know that I converse for individuals throughout New Zealand in providing our deepest sympathy to members of the Royal Household on the passing of the Queen. To us she was a a lot admired and revered monarch, to them she was a mom and grandmother.”
“The Queen was a a lot cherished and admired monarch, whose report reign of 70 years is an absolute testomony to her, and her dedication to us all. She was extraordinary.”
JAMAICAN PRIME MINISTER ANDREW HOLNESS
“It was with nice and profound disappointment, that I learnt of the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, whose reign spanned seven many years. We be part of our brothers and sisters within the Commonwealth in mourning her passing, and pray for the consolation of the members of her household, and the individuals of the UK, as they grieve the lack of their beloved Queen and matriarch.”
FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND FORMER FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP
“Queen Elizabeth’s historic and memorable reign left an amazing legacy of peace and prosperity for Nice Britain. Her management and enduring diplomacy secured and superior alliances with the US and international locations all over the world.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA
“Michelle and I had been fortunate sufficient to return to know Her Majesty, and he or she meant an important deal to us.”
“Repeatedly, we had been struck by her heat, the way in which she put individuals relaxed, and the way she introduced her appreciable humour and appeal to moments of nice pomp and circumstance.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH
“Laura and I had been honoured to have recognized Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a girl of nice mind, appeal, and wit. Spending time at Buckingham Palace, and having tea with Her Majesty – and her Corgis – is amongst our fondest recollections of the presidency. Queen Elizabeth ably led England by way of darkish moments along with her confidence in her individuals and her imaginative and prescient for a brighter tomorrow. Our world benefitted from her regular resolve, and we’re grateful for her many years of service as sovereign.”
FORMER US PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON
“My ideas and prayers are with the Royal Household and all of the individuals Her Majesty impressed all through her lifetime of service.”
IRISH PRIME MINISTER MICHEAL MARTIN
“On behalf of the Authorities of Eire, I wish to convey my deepest sympathy to the British individuals on the lack of their beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.”
“Her State Go to to Eire in 2011 marked an important step within the normalisation of relations with our nearest neighbour. That go to was an important success, largely due to the numerous gracious gestures and heat remarks made by the Queen.”
GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ
“We mourn the loss of life of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a task mannequin and inspiration for hundreds of thousands, additionally right here in Germany. Her dedication to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World Conflict II will stay unforgotten. She will probably be missed, not least her great humour.”
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I keep in mind her as a good friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a long-lasting impression on her nation and her century.”
UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT VOLODYMYR ZELENSKIY
“It’s with deep disappointment that we realized of the loss of life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the UA individuals, we prolong honest condolences to the @RoyalFamily, the complete United Kingdom and the Commonwealth over this irreparable loss. Our ideas and prayers are with you.”
ABDULLAH BIN AL HUSSEIN, KING OF JORDAN
“Jordan mourns the passing of an iconic chief. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a beacon of knowledge and principled management for seven many years. She was a companion for Jordan and an expensive household good friend. We stand with the individuals and management of the UK at this tough time.”
