Leaders from all corners of the globe pay tribute to one of the most important figures in contemporary history
The world was on edge yesterday during the hours that have passed since the British royal family revealed Queen Elizabeth II’s health condition was “worrying” until her death was reported. The death of one of the most important figures in contemporary history left no one indifferent and condolences poured in from all corners of the globe as a crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace to bid farewell to the frost, among flowers and pain signals.
One of the first to respond was the new British Prime Minister. Liz Truss, with whom the queen met her last public appearance four days ago, pointed to the beginning of “a new era” with the arrival of her son, now King Charles III, on the throne. “We are entering a new era in our history, just as Your Majesty would have wished. God save the king,” Truss said, culminating in a short speech at the gates of Downing Street, where he remembered the figure of the late monarch. For example, the ‘Prime Minister’ valued the figure of Elizabeth II for her ‘long service’, something that was praised not only by the British people, but also by citizens ‘from all over the world’. “Queen Elizabeth II has given us the stability and strength we needed,” he insisted.
From neighboring Scotland, Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, a supporter of Scottish independence, said the death of Queen Elizabeth II was “a deeply sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth and the world”. “His life was marked by extraordinary dedication and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I offer my deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family,” he said on Twitter.
In the European Union, there were several voices complaining about death. “Once called Elizabeth the Unbreakable, she has never shown us the importance of enduring values in a modern world, of her service and dedication,” European Council President Charles Michel wrote in a short message on social media.
The President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, described her as a “legend” who “represents the whole history of Europe”. The head of the Community Executive sent a formal letter of condolence to the new King Charles III of England, emphasizing that the missing monarch was “for many a source of great strength and an anchor of stability in the most trying times.”
EU High Representative for Foreign Policy Josep Borrell assured that his loss “will be felt around the world” and applauds his contribution to peace. “The European Union pays tribute to its unique contribution to peace and reconciliation,” the head of European diplomacy said in a post on social networks.
For his part, the Prime Minister of Italy, Mario Draghi, mourned the death of “a key figure in world history of the past 70 years”, and expressed his condolences to his family and to the entire British people. “He was the most beloved symbol of his country and he earned respect, affection and affection from all over the world,” Draghi said.
French leader Emmanuel Macron, who maintained a close relationship with the British monarch, described her as “a friend of France, a queen at heart” who “marked her country and her century forever”. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for over 70 years. I keep the memory of a friend from France».
Pope Francis declared himself “deeply grieved” and paid tribute to the “life of tireless service”, to his “devotion to duty” and “to his unwavering testimony of faith in Jesus Christ”.
From across the Atlantic, US President Joe Biden praised a “stateswoman of unparalleled dignity and perseverance,” who believed she was “more than a monarch. He embodied an era.” He also stated that he hopes to work with his son, King Carlos III, with whom he maintains a “close friendship”.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres praised “the grace, dignity and devotion” of Queen Elizabeth II, who was a “reassuring presence during decades of profound change, including decolonization in Africa and Asia.”
Source: La Verdad
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