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India to Hold One Day State Mourning on Passing Away of Queen Elizabeth
Date: September 9, 2022
NEW DELHI (Reuters) – The Indian government on Friday announced one day of state mourning on Sept. 11 as a mark of respect on the passing away of Queen Elizabeth. (Reporting by Shivam Patel in New Delhi; Editing by Raissa Kasolowsky)...
Pope Francis Says He’s Deeply Saddened Over Death of Queen Elizabeth
Date: September 9, 2022
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Thursday he was deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II and offer his condolences to her family and her successor, King Charles. “I willingly join all who mourn her loss in praying for the late Queen’s eternal rest, and in paying tribute to her life...
Paris Eiffel Tower Lighting Turned Off in Honour of Queen Elizabeth
Date: September 8, 2022
PARIS (Reuters) – Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo said in a statement on Twitter that the lighting on the Eiffel Tower would be turned off on Thursday night in honour of Queen Elizabeth. Hidalgo said she had ensured British Ambassador Menna Rawlings of the deep sympathy and support of Paris for the people of the United...
Queen Elizabeth’s Death: Reaction From Politicians and Officials
Date: September 8, 2022
(Reuters) – Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday. Here is some reaction to the news: U.N. SECRETARY-GENERAL ANTONIO GUTERRES “As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity, and...
Canadians Will Mourn the Loss of the Queen – Canada’s Governor-General
Date: September 8, 2022
OTTAWA (Reuters) – Canadians across the country will mourn the loss of the Queen, Canada’s Governor-General Mary Simon said on Twitter, offering condolences to the British Royal Family. “We offer our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” Simon said. “Canadians across the country will mourn the...
Britain’s Queen Was ‘selfless and Wise’ in Her Duties, Says John Major
Date: September 8, 2022
LONDON (Reuters) – Former British Prime Minister John Major called Queen Elizabeth “selfless and wise, with a wonderful generosity of spirit,” reacting to news that the monarch has died. “For 70 years Her Majesty The Queen devoted her life to the service of our nation and its wellbeing,” he said in a statement on Thursday....