Queen Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96. The longest-serving British monarch died “peacefully” at her Balmoral home on Sept. 8, as her family rushed to be by her side. Her incredible 70-year reign means many have never known life without her as the head of the royal family.
Her son, now King Charles III, becomes the monarch as he led tributes with a statement reading, “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.” There is no doubt the queen’s death will be felt all around the world as thousands mourn the loss with fitting tributes for Her Majesty.
Sir Elton John summed up her legacy writing, “She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.” More stars are mourning the death of Queen Elizabeth II on social media. Ahead, see how other celebrities and public figures are paying their respects.
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Sylvester Stallone
Actor Sylvester Stallone shared a photo of himself meeting the Queen on Instagram, with the caption: “May this GREAT QUEEN, rest in peace. The world will never see the likes of her again…”
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Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran kept it short and sweet, sharing a photo of Queen Elizabeth II to his Instagram story with a single heart emoji.
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Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj simply tweeted: “RIP, QUEEN”.
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Jennifer Garner
Jennifer Garner shared a photo of Queen Elizabeth II during her youth on Instagram, captioning it: “What an elegant, incredible woman. 💔”
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Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham paid her respects on social media, writing: “Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world,” she wrote on Instagram. “I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time.”
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Kris Jenner
The head of the Kardashian family took to Instagram to pay her respects, writing: “Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable. Today and always we will remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever seen. I send my love and condolences to the Royal Family.”
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Elton John
Elton John, who has a close connection to the royal family issued a statement on Instagram:
“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing.
“She was an inspiring presence to be around, and led the country through some of our greatest, and darkest, moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.
“Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly.”
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Reese Witherspoon
The actress tweeted a photo of Queen Elizabeth II, and wrote: “Rest in Peace Queen Elizabeth II.”
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Lisa Vanderpump
The former Real Housewives of Beverley Hills star was devastated by the news, writing:
“We knew this day was inevitable but such overwhelming sadness at the loss of one of the most inspirational women the world has known,” she wrote.
“Her reign was exemplary as she saw our nation through so many crises. Not just a monarch but also a matriarch to our country and the Commonwealth. Heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. Our hearts are broken.”
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Mick Jagger
British rockstar Mick Jagger paid his respects on Twitter, writing: “For my whole life, Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood, I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much-beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”
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Gordon Ramsay
Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay also paid his respects.
“You will be so missed, a truly remarkable woman who gave so much to us all in Great Britain and worldwide. So humble, selfless and giving. Someone who made such an impact on us all over her decades of service. Rest in perfect peace your Majesty.”
