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Tributes are pouring in from across the globe…
The world was rocked this morning following news of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, the longest serving monarch’s 70 year reign coming to an end. Despite reports that she was under medical supervision and had experienced significant health issues, including contracting COVID-10, throughout 2022, the news has still shocked all corners of the globe, with countless tributes and condolences trickling in by the minute.
Leading the charge on the Aussie front is PM Anthony Albanese, who issued a statement this morning on the unfortunate news, writing, “With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, an historic reign and a long life devoted to duty, family, faith and service has come to an end. The government and the people of Australia offer our deepest condolences to the royal family, who are grieving for a beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother – the person whom for so long was their greatest inner strength.”
“This is a loss we all feel, for few have known a world without Queen Elizabeth II,”
The Prime Minister's statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. pic.twitter.com/P6l00TQkId
— Anthony Albanese (@AlboMP) September 8, 2022
Other world leaders, past and present, have also been quick to offer condolences, with the likes of US President Joe Biden, New Zealand’s Jacinta Arden and newly-appointed British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, paying tribute.
Our statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/0n7pmVVg2w
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 8, 2022
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/Acp3xy5kH4
— Liz Truss (@trussliz) September 8, 2022
And of course, plenty in the entertainment world are also reeling from the news, with veteran musos like Elton John, Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger also expressing their sadness at the Queen’s passing, along with stars like Nicki Minaj, William Shatner and countless more (including fictional bear himself Paddington). Check the rest of them below.
The Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the Royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others. pic.twitter.com/veCyfN8rjp
— The Rolling Stones (@RollingStones) September 8, 2022
R.I.P. The Queen 🕯️
— Crazy Frog (@TrueCrazyFrog) September 8, 2022
RIP, QUEEN https://t.co/aOv8ButbUT
— Nicki Minaj (@NICKIMINAJ) September 8, 2022
Very saddened to learn about the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) 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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Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
— Paddington (@paddingtonbear) September 8, 2022
— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) September 8, 2022
Up to the mountain, Queen. 👑 @PattyGMusic
(yes, I’m calling the piano tuner after this) pic.twitter.com/cAULeRMpb0
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) September 8, 2022
