Queen Elizabeth II of England died on Thursday 8 September at the age of 96. in his summer residence, Balmoral Castle in Scotland, leaving behind a long reign that lasted 70 years and which passed through 15 prime ministers and as many world leaders, being present during the greatest events of the 20th century.
The UK is mourning the death of the British monarch, who inherited the throne in 1952 and held it until the day he died. An influential woman, often involved in socio-political controversies or family scandals, both loved and hated, and the head of a divisive and representative institution of the past, Elizabeth II is undoubtedly one of the most important figures of the last century. And as such, reactions to his death are occurring in all corners of the world.
Using social media as usual, there are many celebrities from the world of entertainment who wanted to greet the queen and offer their condolences to the British people and the royal family. British characters such as Elton John or Sting, who were deeply affected by the loss, actors such as Luke Evans, Reese Witherspoon or Helen Mirren, who played Elizabeth II in “The Queen” and even Paddington Bear himself, offered their final farewell. .
British singer and actor Sting claims he mourned the monarch and signs the tweet with his official title of Commander of the British Empire: “I cried silently for the queen, I am sad for my country and what it lost. Sting CBE”.
I cried softly for the Queen, I am sad for my country and for what it has lost.
Sting CBE. pic.twitter.com/mN19yt1lfE? Sting (@OfficialSting) September 8, 2022
Elton John, another important figure in British music, says goodbye like this: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. She has been an inspiring presence among us and has guided the country through some of its best and darkest places with grace, decency and a genuine and loving warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been an important part of my life, from childhood until today, and I will miss her very much. “.
? Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 8, 2022
For her part, Helen Mirren, who won the Oscar playing Elizabeth II in “The Queen (The Queen)”, shared a photo of Elizabeth with this message: “I am proud to be Elizabethan. We mourn a woman who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility”.
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JK Rowling, the creator of “Harry Potter”, dedicates this tribute to him: “Some may find the British people’s barrage of shock and pain strange or picturesque, but millions have felt affection and respect for the woman who, without complaining, has played her institutional role for seventy years. Most Brits. he has never met another monarch, so he has been a common thread in our lives. He has done his duty to the country until its final hours and has become an enduring and positive symbol of Britain around the world. earned rest “..
Some may find the outpouring of British shock and grief at this bizarre or strange time, but millions have felt affection and respect for the woman who has held her constitutional role without complaint for seventy years. 1/2
? JK Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 8, 2022
Popular American actress and producer Reese Witherspoon also shared an image of the queen with text: “Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II”.
Rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/QDcK4dYI8X
? Reese Witherspoon (@ReeseW) September 8, 2022
British actor Luke Evans (“Fast & Furious 6”, “Beauty and the Beast”) reflects on this important moment for the British people: “We will never forget where we were on this day. Rest in peace, Your Majesty. The constant we have become accustomed to is no longer with us.”.
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Luke Evans (@thereallukeevans)
Jennifer Garner (“Alias”, “El Sueño de mi Vida”), joined the condolences with a “What an elegant and incredible woman”.
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Legendary singer, actress and director Barbra Streisand echoes the sad news by sharing a photo of her meeting with the monarch and adds: “I am saddened to learn of Queen Elizabeth II’s death. It has been a constant for all of us. Respected around the world. Rest in peace. Barbra.”.
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Whoopi Goldberg also remembers the day he met Elizabeth II: “Several years ago I met Queen Elizabeth at the 2009 Royal Variety Performance. As she approached me, I could only think ‘What the hell?’ England. I was impressed. Rest in peace. God save the king. “.
Several years ago, I met Queen Elizabeth at The Royal Variety Performance in 2009. As she approached me, all I could think of was WTH ?? I am an American project boy and I am in the company of the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest in peace. God save the king
? Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) September 8, 2022
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson (“Fifty Shades of Gray”) writes on Instagram: “Good night, God bless you”.
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Prominent British actor Stephen Fry (“Gosford Park”, “The Hobbit”) had a rather visceral reaction on Twitter after hearing the sad news: “Oh God. My God. Oh God. Help me God. Oh Lord. Damn. I don’t know why I’m crying. How silly, really. Oh God.”.
Oh dear. Oh my. Oh dear. Bless my soul. Oh lord. Heck.
? Stefano Fry (@stephenfry) September 8, 2022
Finally, Paris Hilton (“House of Wax”) shared the royal family’s official statement on Twitter with the following words: “The original boss girl. One of the most inspiring women. The end of an era. RIP”.
The original girl’s boss. One of the most inspirational women. The end of an era. ? RIP. https://t.co/WZWpGIaXoH
? ParisHilton (@ParisHilton) September 8, 2022
And Paddington too
Among other tributes to the queen these days, special attention has been paid to the official account of ‘Paddington’, the film based on Michael Bond’s children’s creation, which is a symbol of England. In the tweet, which went viral, the bear dedicates a concise to the queen “Thank you, madam, for everything”. We recently got to see a video of the Queen having tea with Paddington at Buckingham Palace, a publication of the Royal House on the occasion of the Platinum Jubilee, which was one of the monarch’s last media appearances.
Thank you madam, for everything.
? Paddington (@paddingtonbear) September 8, 2022
A little more disconcerting, but just as viral, it was The tweet of Rana Pazzathe character of the Swedish creation popular a few years ago on the Internet, to which he dedicated a “RIP The Queen”next to a lit candle emoji.
RIP The queen ??
? Crazy frog (@TrueCrazyFrog) September 8, 2022
Finally, the Venice Film Festival, which continues to be celebrated these days, played the British anthem in homage to Elizabeth II on the night of Thursday 8, coinciding with the premiere of “Blonde”the movie about Marilyn Monroe with Ana de Armas.
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