Leaders from around the world express their condolences for the death of Elizabeth II and highlight her figure

Condolences over the passing of England’s Queen Elizabeth II have spread across the world, with widespread condolences from top political leaders.

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Condolences for the death of Queen Elizabeth II of England have spread throughout the world, with widespread condolences from both the main political leaders and the rest of royalty.

The first to express her condolences was the newly appointed British Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who has valued the figure of Elizabeth II for her “long life of service”, something that was praised not only by the British population, but also by citizens “from all over the world”. “Queen Elizabeth II provided us with the stability and strength that we needed,” she insisted.

Scotland’s chief minister, the pro-independence Nicola Sturgeon, has indicated that the death of Elizabeth II represents “an extremely sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world”. “Her life of hers was one of extraordinary dedication and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I convey my deepest condolences to the King and Royal Family,” Sturgeon tweeted.

The President of the Republic of Ireland, Michael D Higginsfor her part, has expressed her “profound personal sadness” over the death of Elizabeth II, whom she has described as “a friend of Ireland. For her part, the leader of Sinn Féin, has assured that, “personally”, she thanks her Elizabeth II for her “contribution and determined efforts to promote peace and reconciliation” in Northern Ireland.

The leaders of the European Union (EU) have highlighted that Elizabeth II “never stopped showing us the importance of enduring values ​​in a modern world” and “few shaped global history” as she did, according to the President of the European Council, Charles Michel .

The American President, Joe Biden, has lamented the death of Elizabeth II, who “defined an era”, helping to strengthen the relationship between Washington and London. “Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unparalleled dignity and perseverance who deepened the foundations of the alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. She helped make our relationship special,” they stressed.

Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has extolled the “wisdom, compassion and warmth” of Elizabeth II, a British monarch who was also the monarch of Canada as a member of the Commonwealth. Trudeau has noted that the monarch’s service to Canadians will forever be “an important part of the country’s history.” “She was one of my favorite people in the world, we will miss her,” he admitted.

The governments of Australia and New Zealand, member countries of the Commonwealth, have also mourned the death. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed that for seven decades Queen Elizabeth II has been “a rare and comforting constant” in a world of “rapid change”. “Today is the end of an era, the closing of the second Elizabethan stage,” he added.

The President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has expressed his condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, who “embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years.” “I remember her as a friend of France, a queen with a good heart who has left a lasting mark on her country and her century,” the French president said on Twitter.

The President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sanchez, has made public his condolences to the royal family of the United Kingdom and British citizens. “My condolences to the entire royal family, the government and the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth for the death of Queen Elizabeth II. A figure of world relevance, witness and author of British and European history,” said the president in a tweet that he published after hearing the news. For his part, King Felipe VI has praised the figure of Elizabeth II, “one of the best queens of all time.”

The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz, has evoked the role of Elizabeth II in the German-British reconciliation after the Second World War and has described the late queen as “inspiration for millions of people”, also in Germany. “We will miss her. Also for her excellent humor,” the head of the German government has written, through a Twitter account.

The President of Russia, Vladimir Putinhas conveyed his condolences for the death of Elizabeth II, whose “authority” he has recognized on the international stage, in a statement published by the Kremlin and addressed to the new British monarch, Charles III.

leaders of Latin America, like Argentina, Brazil or Mexico, has also sent condolences. Argentina, a country that fought a war with the United Kingdom in 1982 on account of the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands, has expressed itself with a brief message from the Casa Rosada: “The Argentine Government greets and accompanies the British people and Government on the death of his head of state, Queen Elizabeth II. The president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, has ordered by decree three days of mourning in the South American giant. The presidents of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, have expressed their condolences on Twitter, the same channel used by his Ecuadorian counterpart, Guillermo Lasso, who has recalled that the “long life and dedication” of Isabel II at the service of their people “go down in history”.

Finally, the secretary general of the UNAntónio Guterres, has expressed his deep sadness at the death of Elizabeth II, which he has assured was “widely admired for her kindness, dignity and dedication” throughout the world.