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Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, died on 8 September 2022, leading to reactions from around the world. The new king, Charles III, paid tribute to his "darling Mama" in an address to the nation and Commonwealth the next day. Politicians throughout the Commonwealth paid tribute to the Queen, praising her long public service. Political figures of the rest of the world also offered their condolences and tributes, as did members of royal families, religious leaders and other public figures.
Commemorations were observed at many global landmarks, with some lit up in the colours of the Union Jack or illuminating an image of Elizabeth. Many organisations paid their respects, and some suspended operations or cancelled events. BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 all interrupted television programming to cover the news, while print media dedicated entire front covers in tribute.
The wider public also reacted on social media, many sending condolences to the royal family or thanking the Queen for her work. Others debated the legacy of the British Empire and the abolition of the monarchy.
"She's got those wonderful blue eyes... when she smiles they light up her whole face. I will always remember that smile. You know, that smile is unforgettable."
King Charles III, successor to Elizabeth II, released a statement immediately following his mother's death.
Charles gave his first address to the nation and Commonwealth on 9 September at 6 p.m. BST, in which he mourned, paid tribute, and proclaimed his son William the Prince of Wales. The Queen's three younger children, Anne, Andrew, and Edward, published statements of their own. Charles, along with Anne and Edward, participated in the BBC One special programme A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.
Four of the Queen's grandchildren, William, Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie, paid tribute to their grandmother via their own statements.
The Cook Islands and Niue are de facto independent countries but de jure part of the Realm of New Zealand, and the monarch of New Zealand is also the head of state of both nations.
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Reactions to the death of Elizabeth II
Elizabeth II, Queen of the United Kingdom and the other Commonwealth realms, died on 8 September 2022, leading to reactions from around the world. The new king, Charles III, paid tribute to his "darling Mama" in an address to the nation and Commonwealth the next day. Politicians throughout the Commonwealth paid tribute to the Queen, praising her long public service. Political figures of the rest of the world also offered their condolences and tributes, as did members of royal families, religious leaders and other public figures.
Commemorations were observed at many global landmarks, with some lit up in the colours of the Union Jack or illuminating an image of Elizabeth. Many organisations paid their respects, and some suspended operations or cancelled events. BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 all interrupted television programming to cover the news, while print media dedicated entire front covers in tribute.
The wider public also reacted on social media, many sending condolences to the royal family or thanking the Queen for her work. Others debated the legacy of the British Empire and the abolition of the monarchy.
"She's got those wonderful blue eyes... when she smiles they light up her whole face. I will always remember that smile. You know, that smile is unforgettable."
King Charles III, successor to Elizabeth II, released a statement immediately following his mother's death.
Charles gave his first address to the nation and Commonwealth on 9 September at 6 p.m. BST, in which he mourned, paid tribute, and proclaimed his son William the Prince of Wales. The Queen's three younger children, Anne, Andrew, and Edward, published statements of their own. Charles, along with Anne and Edward, participated in the BBC One special programme A Tribute to Her Majesty The Queen.
Four of the Queen's grandchildren, William, Harry, Beatrice, and Eugenie, paid tribute to their grandmother via their own statements.
The Cook Islands and Niue are de facto independent countries but de jure part of the Realm of New Zealand, and the monarch of New Zealand is also the head of state of both nations.