As the UK’s longest-lived and longest-reigning Head of State, the 96-year-old Queen is admired by many for her “grace, dignity and dedication around the world”, he said. in a statement.
“She has been a reassuring presence during decades of sweeping change, including decolonization in Africa and Asia and the development of the Commonwealth.”
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Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain addressing the United Nations General Assembly in October 1957.
‘Good friend’ to the Foundation
Queen Elizabeth II is “a good friend of the United Nations,” he said, recalling that she visited New York’s Headquarters twice, more than 50 years apart.
“She was deeply committed to many philanthropic and environmental causes and spoke emotionally to delegates at the COP26 climate talks in Glasgow.
“I would like to express my gratitude to Queen Elizabeth II for her unwavering lifelong dedication to serving her people.”
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Children give Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom a bouquet of flowers as she concludes her visit at UN Headquarters, New York.
‘Dedication and leadership’
Mr. Guterres extended his sincere condolences to the bereaved, Government and people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, as well as the Commonwealth of Nations.
He concluded: “The world will long remember her dedication and leadership.
Last days in Scotland
Queen Elizabeth II died at the estate known as Balmoral Castle in Scotland, which was once the royal summer retreat.
Over the past year, she has entrusted a number of royal duties to her eldest son, Prince Charles, heir to the throne, including presiding over the opening of Parliament in May. It was the first time since 1963 that the Queen did not attend the ceremony.
The Queen passed away in a politically fragile moment following the recent resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. New Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday arrived at the royal castle in Scotland, to be formally asked to form a government.
She became the 15th prime minister to hold office during the queen’s reign – the first being Winston Churchill.
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Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain addressing the United Nations General Assembly in October 1957.
The life of a queen
Queen Elizabeth II ascended the throne upon the death of her father King George VI on February 6, 1952, at the age of 25.
She was crowned in June next year.
In February, the UK kicked off a series of celebrations for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of her service to the British Commonwealth.
During his tenure, Monarch served as a living link to Britain during the Second World War, presiding over the post-colonial adjustment and seeing the country through what some called the “lifetime”. bitter divorce” with the European Union during Brexit.
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Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom Signing the Guestbook at United Nations Headquarters
Say goodbye
Following the announcement of her death, crowds outside Buckingham Palace continued to grow significantly while others defied heavy rainfall at Balmoral.
The Royal Family’s official website was temporarily unavailable shortly after her death but posted information that the Queen passed away peacefully.
It added that her son Charles and his wife Camilla, King and Queen, “will stay at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow”.
According to media reports, there will be 10 days of mourning before her funeral takes place.
