Her Royal Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has passed away at the age of 96. The news broke yesterday via an official statement from Buckingham Palace.
Elizabeth Windsor is the longest reigning monarch in British history. She was crowned Queen in 1952 at the age of 25 and served for the next 70 years.
She died peacefully at Balmoral Castle on Thursday 8 September 2022 after battling with severe health complications for several months. She also contracted Covid-19 in February 2022.
News of her death has shocked the world, with tributes, homages, and statements pouring in from the world leaders, politicians, celebrities and the general public on social media.
However, for many nations, Britain and the Queen remained controversial figures in their country’s past and some of the reactions to her death seeked to shed light on these atrocities.
Here’s how the world is reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Like so many of you, Michelle and I are grateful to have witnessed Her Majesty’s dedicated leadership, and we are awed by her legacy of tireless, dignified public service. Our thoughts are with her family and the people of the United Kingdom at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/sbID222iSQ
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 8, 2022
It was with the heaviest of hearts that we learned of the passing of Canada’s longest-reigning Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was a constant presence in our lives – and her service to Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) 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
There is nothing more noble than to devote your life to the service of others. We stand with the people of the UK and Commonwealth in honoring the life and dedication to duty of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/GkLpqyovlh
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 8, 2022
I WILL STOP CELEBRATING THE QUEEN'S DEATH WHEN THE BRITISH MUSEUM RETURNS ALL THE ARTIFACTS IT PLUNDERED
— Xiran🌻Tired & Busy (@XiranJayZhao) September 8, 2022
EFF Statement On The Death Of Queen Elizabeth pic.twitter.com/YlBhG2uXno
— Economic Freedom Fighters (@EFFSouthAfrica) September 8, 2022
all jokes aside, solidarity with all those who have suffered under the colonial rule of the queen, and with their families and descendants as well. her death doesn't bring back the millions of people murdered by the british empire but hopefully it feels really fucking good anyway
— — io — (@iokaraya) September 8, 2022
Waiting for Piers Morgan to blame Meghan Markle for the Queen's death.
— Colin 'Green Thumbs' Meenan 🌱 (@Snievan12) September 8, 2022
The reaction to the Queen's death has been wild. The unhinged nature of the public sphere in full operation.
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) September 9, 2022
