How World Leaders Expressed Their Condolences on the Queen's Death

Russian President Vladimir Putin extended his condolences to King Charles III on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, stating: "The most significant events in modern British history are inextricably linked to Her Majesty's name. For many decades, Elizabeth II rightly enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as her standing on the global stage. You demonstrate courage and resolve in the face of this difficult, irreparable loss. Please convey my sincere words of sympathy and support to the members of the royal family and to all the people of Great Britain," the condolence message reads.

U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he looks forward to the continued friendship between the United States and Great Britain under the new monarch following Queen Elizabeth II's death. "In the years to come, we expect to continue our close friendship with the King and Queen," Biden's statement said. He emphasized that Elizabeth II was not just a monarch; "she defined an era," and "helped make the relationship with the United States special." It is notable that the flags have been lowered at the White House in memory of Queen Elizabeth II.

British Prime Minister Liz Truss called the queen’s death a "great shock to the nation and the world." She also stated that with the death of Elizabeth II, the country enters a new era. She urged the people to unite to assist the King in bearing the important responsibilities he has for us. "As we grieve, we must come together to help him bear the important responsibilities that he has for us," Truss said. According to her, with the passing of Elizabeth II, the country is entering a new chapter in its great history.

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted that Queen Elizabeth II was a symbol of British unity and a friend of the French Republic. "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I will remember her as a friend of France, a queen with a great heart, who will forever remain in the memory of her country and her era," he wrote.