Destinations from around the world pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Leaders in the US, Australia, Canada and Jamaica among those to pay respects
Konoly
Destinations around the world have paid tribute to Her Majesty the Queen, who died at Balmoral on September 8.
US Ambassador Jane Hartley shared a statement saying the US will “grieve with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth”.
“There has been no greater steward of the alliance of friendship and cooperation between the United States and the United Kingdom than Queen Elizabeth,” she continued.
“Her dedication to public service is an example to us all. Throughout her reign she was always received in the United States with great respect and adoration, embodying everything we most love about the British; their humour, humility and grace.
“The Queen’s life of service has been a gift, not just to her people, but to the world. For the last 70 years, we have been inspired by her selfless devotion to serving the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.
“We will honour her memory through our continued partnership with the UK and our renewed commitment to our most special relationship.”
Anthony Albanese, prime minister of Australia, said the Queen’s passing brings a “morning of sadness for the world, for the Commonwealth and all Australians,” and said he and the governor-general will go to London in the coming days to meet King Charles III.
“Australian hearts go out to the people of the United Kingdom who mourn today, knowing they will feel they have lost part of what makes their nation whole,” he said.
“It is a time of mourning for the people in Britain, across the Commonwealth, and indeed around the world.
“This time of mourning will pass, but the deep respect and warm regard in which Australians have always held Her Majesty will never fade.”
Justin Trudeau, prime minster of Canada, said: “Today a page has not only been turned, but a chapter in our shared history has drawn to a close. I know Her Majesty’s service to Canada and Canadians will forever remain an important part of our country’s history.
“The coming days will be a period of mourning for Canadians, as it will be for all Commonwealth citizens, ending with a national day of mourning when a commemorative service will be held to mark the passing of our Sovereign.”
France’s president Emmanuel Macron said: “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.”
Prime minster of Jamaica Andrew Holness said: “The world has lost a global matriarch who was a steadying and constant force throughout many crises and periods of difficulty. Over the course of her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II made an immense contribution to the world in public life and was a close friend of Jamaica.
“Queen Elizabeth’s reign was transformative and inspiring. We are saddened that we will not see her light againm but we will remember her historic reign.”
Landmarks have also paid their respects to the Queen by altering their colours, including The Eiffel Tower, Empire State Building and Christ the Redeemer statue.
Last night, The Empire State Building said it would shine in purple and silver to “honour the life and legacy of Her Majesty”.
Tonight, our tower lights will shine in purple and sparkle in silver to honor the life and legacy of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/qIpk7lQgbc
— Empire State Building (@EmpireStateBldg) September 8, 2022
The statue of Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro was lit up in red, blue and white in homage to the Great British flag, as Brazil’s government declared three days of mourning to honour the Queen.
In Brazil, the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Rio de Janeiro was lit up in the red, blue and white of the UK’s flag. Brazil is now observing three days of mourning #QueenElizabethpic.twitter.com/8qFchxSyP8
— Darren McCaffrey (@darrenmccaffrey) September 9, 2022
Unlike other landmarks which were lit up, the Eiffel Tower went dark to pay its respects.
The Eiffel Tower turned out its lights in honour of #QueenElizabethpic.twitter.com/RxBSra689D
— Hedi Mehrez (@HediMehrez_) September 8, 2022
Conversely, the Eiffel Tower on Las Vegas strip was lit up in purple.
This evening the #EiffelTower on the Las Vegas Strip twinkles purple to honor the life of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II.✨ pic.twitter.com/Y0i0gIjn9d
— Paris Las Vegas (@ParisVegas) September 9, 2022
Los Angeles city hall today shines in red and blue mark the Queen’s death.
Los Angeles City Hall lights up Blue & Red for England & #QueenElizabethpic.twitter.com/iuHENM0wHR
— LA Comix King (@ResistandDesist) September 9, 2022
The White House flag was lowered to half-mast, and tweeted saying the Queen met 14 American presidents during her reign.
Across the seven decades of her history-making reign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II met 14 American presidents.
The thoughts and prayers of the Biden-Harris Administration and people all across the U.S. are with the people of the U.K. and the Commonwealth in their grief. pic.twitter.com/xdwh9rZ9ZE
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) September 8, 2022
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