New Delhi: Immediately following the announcement of Queen Elizabeth II’s death, There was a sizable crowd assembled in front of Buckingham Palace. When it was stated that doctors had placed her under medical monitoring, these people began assembling outside the royal gates despite the fact that it was pouring heavily. Before the announcement, a rainbow appeared, and shortly after the Queen passed away, when the flag was lowered at her Windsor Castle residence outside of London, another rainbow occurred.
As soon as word of her death circulated, videos went viral. Even the crowd was crying and singing the “God Save the Queen” refrain.
The word did, in fact, spread quickly, according to AFP, even on a train travelling from London to Edinburgh, Scotland.
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The nation as a whole began paying respect to their late monarch. Even the drivers of London’s renowned black taxis were reportedly lining the mall, according to AFP. It is a street named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II that goes to the Palace. In addition to this, a portrait of the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom was illuminated in the Piccadilly Circus neon lights.
Sporting events also joined in, with West Ham football club supporters in the English Premier League spontaneously singing “God Save the Queen” before the start of their European League match. In contrast, Manchester United supporters observed a moment of silence prior to the game. Condolences were sent from all over the world in response to the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II. Even world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and EU chief Ursula Von Der Leyen, paid tribute to the late king.
Charles, the eldest son of Queen Elizabeth II, succeeded his mother as the next monarch of Britain shortly after her death. Royal officials are aware of this now that he will be known as King Charles III.
The new king described the passing of his “loving mother” as a “time of deepest pain” for him and the rest of the royal family in a statement that was made public.
