Lat first to express her condolences, as scheduled, was Liz Truss, who just two days ago had become the 15th prime minister to be designated by Elizabeth: “We are all devastated” said the premier, describing the loss of the queen “a shock to the nation and the world“. And he continued: “It was the spirit of Britain that will never be forgotten. He reigned for 70 years with grace and dignity. She has served her country all her life and for this she has been very much loved“.
From Scotland, the condolences for the loss of Queen Elizabeth
In Scotland, a country very dear to Elizabeth, the prime minister Nicola Sturgeon commented: “A sad time for Britain, for the Commonwealth and for the world. His was a life of commitment and extraordinary service. On behalf of the Scottish people, I send my deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family“.
Boris Johnson: “The saddest day“
The prime minister just replaced, the conservative Boris Johnson posted the following message on social media: “This is thethe saddest day in the history of our country. In the hearts of each of us there is grief for the disappearance of our queen, a deep and personal sense of loss“.
The sovereign in one of her last public appearances, at the opening of a hospice in Berkshire, July 2022 (Getty Images)
Queen Elizabeth in the heart of Londoners
London Mayor Sadiq Khan wrote: “IS was one source of great stability, instilling hope in times of severe hardship and representing the best of what it means to be British. I am proud to have served under his reign“.
The memory of Helen Mirren, the “Elizabeth II” of the big screen
Helen Mirren, the actress who has played Elizabeth II several times in the theater and on the big screen and also secured an Oscar, posted on Instagram: “I’m proud to be an Elizabethan. We mourn a woman who, with or without a crown, was a symbol of nobility“.
The words of Mick Jagger
“All my life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I remember seeing the highlights of her wedding on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young woman, the much-loved grandmother of the nation. My deepest condolences go to the royal family, ”said Mick Jagger, leader of the Rolling Stones.
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