On Thursday, Joe and Jill Biden paid tribute to the Queen’s 70 years on the throne, hailing her’selfless commitment and service’ to the British people.
The president and first lady recalled the Queen’s ‘generosity’ when they visited her at Windsor Castle in June 2021 in a video tribute shared to their social media accounts to commemorate the Queen’s platinum jubilee.
They also claimed that the Queen was instrumental in bringing the United States and the United Kingdom closer together.
‘Congratulations on your Platinum Jubilee,’ President Biden said in his message. ‘For 70 years you’ve inspired people with your selfless devotion and service to the people the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Throughout your reign, the relationship between the United Kingdom United States has grown stronger and closer than ever.’
Jill Biden added: ‘Throughout the years, the joy your visits to the United States have brought Americans and your solidarity with the American people in times of tragedy, have deepened the friendship and profound connection between our countries. And Joe and I were so touched by the generosity and welcome you show to us when we visited you at Windsor Castle last year, during our first visit overseas as President and First Lady.’
Joe Biden, the US President, then chimed in: ‘On behalf of the people in the United States, we send your best wishes to you and people around the world marking this momentous and historic occasion.’
And Jill concluded the message with: ‘Congratulations, Your Majesty, and have a wonderful Platinum Jubilee celebration.’