Queen Elizabeth II’s dying: Tributes from world leaders

US HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI

“Right this moment, Individuals be a part of the folks of the UK in mourning the unhappy passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Over her seven many years on the throne, Her Majesty was a pillar of management within the international area and a faithful buddy of freedom.

US SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL

“For 70 lengthy years, from the aftermath of World Warfare II effectively into the twenty first century, throughout 15 totally different Prime Ministers, by means of nice triumphs and nice challenges, the Queen’s regular management safeguarded the land she beloved. Regardless of spending practically three quarters of a century as one of the vital well-known and admired people on the planet, the Queen made certain her reign was by no means actually about herself – not her fame, not her emotions, not her private needs or wants. She guided venerable establishments by means of fashionable instances utilizing timeless virtues like obligation, dignity, and sacrifice. She supplied our modern world a residing grasp class it wanted badly.”

FORMER US PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP AND FORMER FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP

“Queen Elizabeth’s historic and memorable reign left an incredible legacy of peace and prosperity for Nice Britain. Her management and enduring diplomacy secured and superior alliances with the US and nations all over the world.”

FORMER US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA

“Michelle and I have been fortunate sufficient to return to know Her Majesty, and he or she meant an amazing deal to us.”

“Repeatedly, we have been struck by her heat, the way in which she put folks comfortable, and the way she introduced her appreciable humor and attraction to moments of nice pomp and circumstance.”

EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT URSULA VON DER LEYEN

“It’s with deep unhappiness that I’ve realized of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She was the world’s longest serving Head of State and one of the vital revered personalities worldwide. I provide my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Household and the British folks.”

EUROPEAN COUNCIL PRESIDENT CHARLES MICHEL

“As soon as known as Elizabeth the Steadfast, she by no means failed to point out us the significance of lasting values in a contemporary world along with her service and dedication.

IRISH PRIME MINISTER MICHEAL MARTIN

“On behalf of the Authorities of Eire, I want to convey my deepest sympathy to the British folks on the lack of their beloved monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth.”

“Her State Go to to Eire in 2011 marked a vital step within the normalisation of relations with our nearest neighbour. That go to was an amazing success, largely due to the various gracious gestures and heat remarks made by the Queen.”

DUTCH KING WILLEM-ALEXANDER

“We bear in mind Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and nice affection. Steadfast and smart, she devoted her lengthy life to serving the British folks. We really feel a robust bond with the UK and its royal household, and we share their sorrow right now.”

KING CARL XVI GUSTAF OF SWEDEN

“With unhappiness, my household and I’ve at the moment acquired the information that my pricey relative, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, has handed away.

“The Queen served Her nations and the Commonwealth with an excellent devotion and sense of obligation. She has been a relentless presence, not solely in British society however internationally. As well as, she has at all times been buddy to my household and a hyperlink to our shared household historical past.”

GERMAN CHANCELLOR OLAF SCHOLZ

“We mourn the dying of Queen Elizabeth II. She was a job mannequin and inspiration for hundreds of thousands, additionally right here in Germany. Her dedication to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World Warfare II will stay unforgotten. She can be missed, not least her fantastic humour.”