Queen Elizabeth II: World Leaders pay tributes , Britain mourns as Charles becomes King

Eulogies from global leaders and leading personalities all over the world poured in for Queen Elizabeth II, the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, as she died at the age of 96, on Thursday, September 9.

She died peacefully at Balmoral Castle, her estate in the Scottish Highlands in the afternoon marking the end of an era in the United Kingdom, The Punch reported.

Her death, which was announced by Buckingham Palace, attracted glowing tributes from global leaders, who described her in glowing terms.

The crown passes immediately to her son and heir Charles, who will officially be known as King Charles III.

World leaders pay tributes

Shortly after her death was announced, mourners gather at Buckingham Palace to pay tributes.

The Queen’s children – Charles, Princess Anne, 72, Prince Andrew, 62, and Prince Edward, 58, flocked to her Scottish Highland retreat, Balmoral.

They were joined by Charles’s sons, Prince William, and his estranged brother, Prince Harry.

The new King said his mother’s death was a moment of “the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”

Leaders from around the world mourned her passage, describing it as the end of an era.

UK PM Truss

The UK Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was appointed by the Queen on Tuesday, described her as “the rock upon which modern Britain was built.’’

Joe Biden pays tribute

The United States President, Joe Biden and first lady, Jill Biden, in a statement, said Elizabeth was more than a monarch, describing her as a steadying presence and a source of comfort for many Britons.

The American first family said:

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era. In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her.”

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau mourns

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau also expressed his grief over the monarch’s passage. According to him, the Queen’s service to Canadians would forever remain an important part of his country’s history.

French President, Emmanuel Macron pays tribute

French President, Emmanuel Macron tweeted:

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century.”