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THE UK AND THE REST OF THE WORLD MOURNS HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELISABETH II

SHE PASSED AWAY AT 96


Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II (Source: UK Prime Ministry)
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USPA NEWS - Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, passed away, today, Thursday 8 September 2022, at 96 years old, and more than 70 years of reign under the British Royalty. She celebrated her jubilee this year. Since the announcement of her death, tributes to the beloved HM, Queen Elisabeth II, tributes are multiplying from the four corners of the planet to express the sadness of the already missed Queen, and the official condolences of the Heads of State of Commonwealth countries (thirty-seven countries) and other allied countries, including the USA, France, and the European Union. For instance, the French Presidency released immediately an official statement, to present their condolence to the beloved Queen, who died in the afternoon, at 96. President Macron, tweeted « Her Majesty Queen Elisabeth II embodied the British nations continuity and unity for over 70 years. I remember her as a friend dog France, a kindhearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century » French President Macron Emmanuel Macron tweeted.

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Source: White House
“MORE THAN A MONARCH” JOE BIDEN SAID AS HE PAID TRIBUTE TO HM QUEEN ELISABETH II US President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden, issued a a tribute to Queen Elizabeth, calling her “a stateswoman of unmatched dignity” who “defined an era." “She charmed us with her wit, moved us with her kindness, and generously shared with us her wisdom,” he aid in an official statement form the White House.
Following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the President of the Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Wavel Ramkalawan paid a visit to the British High Commission, at the Oliaji Trade Centre, in Victoria this afternoon where he paid his respects and signed the condolence book. This was in the presence of the British High Commissioner for Seychelles, Mr Patrick Lynch. The President was accompanied by Vice President Ahmed Afif, and Designated Minister, Mr. Jean-François Ferrari who also paid their tribute by signing the condolence book." Source: Office of the President of the Republic of Seychelles

President Uhuru Kenyatta has joined other world leaders in mourning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday at her Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In his message of condolence and comfort to His Majesty King Charles III, the Royal Family, Prime Minister Liz Truss and the British people, President Kenyatta mourned the 96-year-old monarch as a towering global icon of selfless service to humanity. "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was a towering icon of selfless service to humanity and a key figurehead of not only the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth of Nations where Kenya is a distinguished member but the entire world," President Kenyatta mourned.
The President said he received the sad news of the passing on of Queen Elizabeth II with great sorrow and a deep sense of loss saying the People and the Government of the Republic of Kenya stands in solidarity with the Royal Family, the United Kingdom and the world in mourning the departed monarch. The Head of State recalled Kenya's close ties with Queen Elizabeth II noting that the longest serving monarch in British history took over from her father, King George VI, who died while she was on safari in Kenya. Queen Elizabeth II, full name Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor, ascended to the throne and became Queen in 1952 aged 25 years. She celebrated platinum jubilee this year to mark 70 years of her reign." Source: Presidency of the Republic of Kenya
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