The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been marked by an outpouring of grief and tributes from world leaders.
UAE President
“The United Arab Emirates extends its deepest condolences to the people of the United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan said in a statement.
“Her Majesty was an icon who embodied class, dignity, and grace throughout her life. She will be remembered as a symbol of strength, determination, and resilience, “he added.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, also offered his condolences.
“We mourn the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, one of the world’s longest-reigning monarchs. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and the British people,” he tweeted.
CROWN PRINCE ABU DHABI
Crown Prince Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also expressed his condolences to the UK, tweeting: “We convey our deepest condolences to the British people on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
“Her Majesty embodied class, dignity, and grace throughout her life. She will be remembered as a symbol of strength, determination, and resilience,” he added.
JOE BIDEN, US PRESIDENT
“Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States,” Biden and US First Lady Jill Biden said in a statement.
ANTONIO GUTERRES, UN SECRETARY-GENERAL
A statement from his office said, “The United Nations family joins the people of the United Kingdom in mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.”
FRENCH PRESIDENT EMMANUEL MACRON
“France pays tribute to an exceptional woman who devoted her life to her country with courage and dignity,” Macron said in a statement.
“She was a symbol of the United Kingdom’s global role, and her reign coincided with the country’s most beautiful pages in recent history.”
Russian President Vladimir Putin has urged the U.S.
According to the Kremlin, “The name of Queen Elizabeth II will go down in the history of our country as a symbol of the firmness and constancy of the’special relationship’ between our two nations.” Putin said in a telegram to Elizabeth’s son and successor, Prince Charles.
“In these trying days for the British people, I would like to express my words of support and solidarity,” he added.
World leaders have been quick to react to the news of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, with many offering their condolences to the British people and praising her for her lifelong dedication to her country.
