Many in the world are mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, and as always when an iconic figure passes on, there are those who will use it as an opportunity to spew hateful rhetoric.
Let’s take a few moments to collect some of the more touching, heartfelt, and funny tweets celebrating the Queen’s life.
The official announcement from The Royal Family:
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/VfxpXro22W
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
What a lovely portrait. This dignified statement is moving in a classic British, understated way.
72 years of reign, the Queen of England has passed away 🕊️
Her reign will go down in history forever, rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II 👑 pic.twitter.com/36VWCuTk37
— Julien 🎮 (@MajorDcps) September 8, 2022
BREAKING NEWS:
RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 96. The greatest Monarch in history, and the greatest of Britons. Dignified, humble, wise, stoic, and dedicated to duty & service to the country she loved. Thank you for everything, Ma’am. We will be forever indebted to you. pic.twitter.com/8PVVic4PIx— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 8, 2022
For so many people across many generations, Queen Elizabeth II has been the only Queen of England they’ve ever known.
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I am not prepared for a world without Queen Elizabeth II, which is a very weird thing to realize about a 96yo woman who I have never met
— Angry Staff Officer (@pptsapper) September 8, 2022
Right there with you.
There are women in this world who made it a better place because she understood the concept of Duty.
This woman was one. I will always be a fan. May she rest, and may God carry her safely home. pic.twitter.com/dKPo8e8rnD
— Elaine (@elbh) September 8, 2022
I'll always remember that she was a true gearhead, and insisted on driving even into her last years. pic.twitter.com/iFOgUU1pJ7
— Bob Jeffers (@bobjeffers559) September 8, 2022
Both very touching tributes, from their own perspectives.
As serious as her position was, the Queen maintained a sense of humor:
this remains an all-time story about the queen pic.twitter.com/hI2yNUac0H
— David Mack (@davidmackau) September 8, 2022
An absolute classic of a story.
His Royal Highness Prince Phillip loved pranking his wife, as she did him, here Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is on her way out and spots her husband dressed up as one of the House guards, she couldn't hide her laughter. pic.twitter.com/b0ql0dc699
— James Barnes (@James_RP_Barnes) September 9, 2022
Newly ascended King Charles issued this statement:
A statement from His Majesty The King: pic.twitter.com/AnBiyZCher
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) September 8, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers go out to The Royal Family. The United Kingdom has lost a monarch, but the family has lost a Mother, Grandmother, and Great-Grandmother.
Thank you Ma’am, for everything.
— Paddington (@paddingtonbear) September 8, 2022
Indeed. Thank you, ma'am, for everything. 🙏😥😢 pic.twitter.com/jx8O42ecic
— Martine Nouche 💛🇺🇦💙🌻 (@MartineNouche) September 8, 2022
Indeed.
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