Dignitaries Around the World React to News of Queen Elizabeth's Death

Supporters ofQueen Elizabethoffered thoughts, prayers and love on Sept. 8 as news broke that the 96-year-oldhad died peacefullyat Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

British dignitaries tweeted words of concern, later turning to remembrance after the Palace announced the monarch’s death.

Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sent a message from across the Atlantic, on behalf of his commonwealth:

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden issued a joint statement:

As did Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff:

Former U.S. president Bill Clinton, one of 13 presidents to meet the Queen, tweeted:

Former presidentBarack Obama:

Former president George W. Bush:

The president of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins, shared his memories:

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan:

Longtime friend of the royal family Elton John shared a statement:

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger:

Actress Joan Collins, who’d met the Queen:

Lisa Vanderpumpposted her thoughts:

Melinda French Gates:

The Archbishop of Canterbury:

The Church of England:

The Vatican:

Maria Shriver:

Helen Mirren, who won an Oscarfor her portrayalof the late monarch in the 2006 filmThe Queen:

Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber:

Prince Albert of Monaco, to the newly minted King Charles III:

Your Majesty, It is with profound sadness that My Family and I learned of the passing away of your beloved mother, Her MajestyQueen ElizabethII. Allow me to convey to you, to the members of the Royal Family, and to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, my most heartfelt and sincere condolences for your loss at this time of great sorrow. Her Majesty’s unwavering commitment and dedication to duty during Her reign has always been extremely inspiring; It will be long remembered and admired. She truly represented the unity and dignity of the United Kingdom throughout the last seven decades.

Princess Charlene of Monaco:

David Beckham:

Victoria Beckham:

Photographer Annie Leibovitz:

Though the Queen had been sidelined recently withongoing mobility issues, on Tuesday, she welcomed newly minted United Kingdom Prime MinisterLiz Trussto herBalmoral Castlein Scotland and also bid outgoing Prime MinisterBoris Johnsona formal farewell. Photos from the day showed the Queen standing and smiling, in a plaid skirt, white blouse and gray sweater with her signature bold lip.

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However, on Wednesday, it was announced that the Queen would not preside over a scheduled Privy Council meeting so she could rest.

source: people.com