Tributes have started pouring in for Queen Elizabeth II, who has died aged 96.
The Queen of the United Kingdom, who succeeded to the throne in 1952 aged 25, passed away today (Thursday, September 8, 2022).
In a statement, Buckingham Palace said: “The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.”
Prince Charles, now His Majesty The King, said in a statement: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”
The late British monarch knighted many musicians and actors over the decades, including Mick Jagger, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Michael Palin and Anthony Hopkins.
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee this June, and in turn became the second longest-serving monarch in history – second to Louis XIV of France who became king at four years old. She was 27 at the time of her official coronation.
Overall, the Queen swore in 15 UK Prime Ministers during her 70 years on the throne including the newly-appointed PM Liz Truss.
“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing,” Elton John wrote. “She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.
John added: “Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”
See more tributes below.
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 8, 2022
Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck.
— Stephen Fry (@stephenfry) September 8, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and all the people Her Majesty inspired throughout her lifetime of service. pic.twitter.com/r5pjncyCu8
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 8, 2022
Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
— Paddington (@paddingtonbear) September 8, 2022
The Queen was the longest-serving Monarch in British history and did so with grace.
Rest In Peace HRH Queen Elizabeth II
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— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) September 8, 2022
It is with great sorrow that we have learned of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. Our deepest sympathies and thoughts are with the Royal Family at this sad time. pic.twitter.com/PIyoZ8zGkB
— The Beatles Story (@beatlesstory) September 8, 2022
The Premier League is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with The Royal Family and everyone around the world mourning the loss of Her Majesty. pic.twitter.com/UlaLXEOdke
— Premier League (@premierleague) September 8, 2022
Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II
God Save the King pic.twitter.com/u7IITCvYrv— John Barrowman MBE (@JohnBarrowman) September 8, 2022
Her Majesty The Queen was an outstanding example of dedication to duty and commitment to her role as monarch. I have great lasting memories of meeting her over the decades. She was a woman of faith so I’m sure she was prepared. May she rest in peace #HerMajesty pic.twitter.com/4l2FE1FAj7
— Floella Benjamin (@FloellaBenjamin) September 8, 2022
I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people. https://t.co/fPbpAt5ILv
— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 8, 2022
— Channel 4 Press (@C4Press) September 8, 2022
I actually can’t believe this, RIP Lizzy.
— BIG BANKS (@MsBanks) September 8, 2022
What a sad, sad day.
— Richard Osman (@richardosman) September 8, 2022
I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022
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