This Thursday, September 8 in the afternoon, Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral, surrounded by her family. Since the announcement of her death at 7:30 p.m., tributes to the queen have been pouring in.
20.13: Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada also paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who was a “constant presence” in the lives of Canadians and “will forever remain an important part of our country’s history. Canadians will always remember and cherish Her Majesty’s wisdom, compassion and warmth” he added.
20.09: The head of the Spanish government, Pedro Sanchez presented “his condolences to all the Royal Family, Government and people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. A globally significant figure, witness and author of British and European history. “
20.09: The new King Charles also reacted, at the moment, expressing his pain via a press release “The death of beloved mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a time of deep sadness for me and all of my family. We mourn the passing of a beloved Sovereign and mother. I know her loss will affect the whole country, its kingdom and the commonwealth and many people around the world.”
19.57: The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky said “It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On behalf of the people, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family, the whole of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for this irreparable loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.”
19.46: Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the Queen Elizabeth II by a tweet”Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for over 70 years. I keep the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who marked her country and her century forever.”
19.41: UN Secretary Antonio Guterres hailed the “grace, dignity and devotion” of Elizabeth II, who was a “reassuring presence during decades of far-reaching change”.
7.30 p.m.: An official statement from Buckingham Palace announced at 7.30 p.m. that Queen Elizabeth II was “peacefully deceased” at Balmoral. All UK channels halted their programs to announce the news.