From the White House to kyiv, heads of state paid tribute to the Queen of England died this Thursday at the age of 96. Among the first to draw on Twitter, Emmanuel Macron hailed “a friend of France, a queen of hearts” having “forever marked her country and her century”. Here are the main reactions to the death of Queen Elisabeth.
For Emmanuel Macron, “a friend of France”
Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to Elisabeth II, who died on Thursday, whom he hailed as “a friend of France, a queen of hearts” having “forever marked her country and her century”. “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I keep the memory of a friend of France, a queen of hearts who forever marked her country and her century, ”reacted the president in a tweet, following posting a photo of the queen, who died at 96 in his Scottish castle of Balmoral.
For Joe Biden, “a stateswoman of incomparable dignity”
The president of the United States Joe Biden greeted Thursday in Elisabeth II “a stateswoman of incomparable dignity and constancy”, estimating in a press release that the late queen was “more than a monarch. She embodied an era. Elizabeth II “helped make the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States” special, wrote the American president in a press release. He said he was “looking forward to continuing a close relationship of friendship with the King and Queen Consort”.
For Justin Trudeau, an “important part of the history” of Canada
Elizabeth II represented an “important part of the history” of Canada, wrote on Twitter Justin Trudeau Prime Minister of Canada.
For the White House, thoughts to the “people of the United Kingdom”
The White House expressed its “thoughts” for the family of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday at the age of 96, as well as for the “people of the United Kingdom”, said its spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre. “Our feelings and our thoughts go out to the Queen’s family (…) and to the people of the United Kingdom,” President Joe Biden’s spokesperson told reporters who had just told him at the end of his daily briefing, the death of the monarch.
The White House shortly following announced the cancellation of a speech to be delivered by Joe Biden on Thursday on a vaccination campaign once morest Covid-19.
For Barack Obama, “considerable diplomatic successes”
Former US President Barack Obama on Thursday hailed the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, defined by “grace, elegance and an unalterable sense of duty”. “She had a listening ear, thought strategically and was at the origin of considerable diplomatic successes”, applauded the ex-leader in a press release.
For Pedro Sanchez, a “figure of global importance”
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez greeted in a tweet the “figure of world importance, witness and author of British and European history” that was Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday. The head of the Spanish government thus sent his condolences “to the entire royal family, the government and to all the citizens of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth following the death of Queen Elizabeth II”, who died at the age 96 years old.
For Ursula von der Leyen, a “model of continuity”
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen greeted Thursday in Elizabeth II, who died at the age of 96, “a model of continuity” throughout history, “whose calm and devotion gave strength to many”.
“She has witnessed war and reconciliation in Europe and beyond, and profound transformations in our planet and our societies,” she tweeted, calling her “an anchor in times difficult”. In a letter to Charles, she wishes the new sovereign “wisdom and strength to continue the work” of Elizabeth II.
For Nicola Sturgeon, “a deeply sad moment for the United Kingdom”
Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in favor of independenceScotland vis-à-vis London, said Thursday that the death of Queen Elizabeth II is “a deeply sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world”. “His life was marked by extraordinary dedication and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I send my deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family,” the Scottish leader said on Twitter.
For Frank-Walter Steinmeier, a symbol of “reconciliation” with Germany
Queen Elizabeth II symbolized “reconciliation” with theGermany, helping to “heal the wounds” of the Second World War, welcomed Thursday the German head of state Frank-Walter Steinmeier. “Britain extended a hand to Germany for reconciliation – and the hand of reconciliation was also that of the Queen,” Steinmeier wrote in a message of condolence. Chancellor Olaf Scholz, in a separate message, praised “his commitment to German-British reconciliation”.
For Volodymyr Zelensky, an “irreparable loss”
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For Antonio Guterres, “grace, dignity and dedication”
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Thursday hailed the “grace, dignity and devotion” of Elizabeth II, who was a “reassuring presence during decades of far-reaching change”.
The Queen, who died on Thursday aged 96, “was widely admired for her grace, dignity and devotion across the world. She has been a reassuring presence during decades of far-reaching changes, including decolonization in Africa and Asia,” he said in a statement.
For Michael D. Higgins, “a remarkable friend of Ireland”
Irish President Michael D. Higgins expressed his condolences on Thursday following the announcement of the death of Elizabeth II, hailing “a remarkable friend of Ireland”, the presidency said in a statement.
“As we offer our condolences to all our neighbors in the UK, following the death of a remarkable friend of Ireland, we remember the role played by Queen Elizabeth II in the long friendship” between the two countries with a tormented history, affirmed the president.
For Donald Trump, “a sense of leadership”
Former US President Donald Trump hailed on Thursday “the extraordinary legacy of peace and prosperity” that Queen Elizabeth II leaves in the United Kingdom. “His sense of leadership and diplomacy have made it possible to establish and strengthen alliances with the United States and other countries around the world,” applauded the former leader on his network, Truth Social.
For Bolsonaro, three days of mourning in Brazil
President Jair Bolsonaro declared Thursday three days of mourning in Brazil following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, according to a notice published in the Official Journal. This mourning is decreed throughout Brazil “as a sign of condolence following the death of Her Majesty”, the British sovereign, and takes effect as soon as the decree is published in the Official Journal.
“On this sad day for the world, we declare three days of official mourning and invite all the Brazilian people to pay tribute to Queen Elisabeth,” wrote Jair Bolsonaro in a tweet accompanied by a video from the years of childhood and youth. of the sovereign. “May God receive her in his infinite goodness and comfort her family and the British people,” added the far-right Brazilian president in another tweet.
For Putin, Elizabeth II had “love, respect” and global “authority”
The Russian President Vladimir Poutine greeted the memory of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday and offered her condolences to her son, King Charles III.
“For many decades, Elizabeth II rightly enjoyed the love and respect of her subjects, as well as authority on the world stage,” Vladimir Putin said in a statement released by the Kremlin.
For Xi Jinping, “a huge loss for the British people”
Chinese President Xi Jinping offered his “sincere condolences to the British royal family, government and people” on Friday, according to state media.
“On behalf of the Chinese government and people as well as on his own behalf, Xi Jinping expressed his deep condolences,” state broadcaster CCTV said. “His death is a huge loss for the British people,” said the Chinese head of state.
