Newspapers all throughout the nation paid homage to the adored British queen, who reigned for a regal 70 years, while America’s front pages lamented her passing.
As the world wakes up this morning and laments the end of the second Elizabethan Era, newspapers from coast to coast in the US have devoted their front pages to the Queen.
While King Charles III makes his first royal entrance into London’s Buckingham Palace, the country of the United Kingdom has entered a 10-day period of mourning.
However, people all throughout the US have paid tribute to the Queen, who has visited almost every president in the last 70 years and guided her nation through some of the most significant global events of the previous century.
President Biden issued a startling order yesterday requiring all American embassies, legations, consular offices, and other institutions overseas, including all military installations, naval vessels, and stations, to fly their flags at half-staff.
Yesterday at 12:34 p.m., Buckingham Palace initially revealed the Queen’s failing health, prompting a rush of senior royals to Scotland.
The 96-year-old monarch, whom Mr. Biden first met in 1982, was hailed for guiding 14 American presidents through difficult times.
She defined an era, he said. She was a calming force in a world of continual change who brought generations of Britons comfort and pride, including those who had never known their nation without her.
A shared affection for Queen Elizabeth II brought the Commonwealth as a whole together. The seven decades of her historic rule saw a period of unheard-of human progress and the ascent of human dignity.
She was the first British queen that the whole world could relate to personally and right away. She then committed her whole life to serving them.
The US publication honoured the Queen, who ruled for 70 years after the death of her father, when she was still a young lady.
Additionally, Mr. Biden acknowledged her for her assistance during the nation’s “darkest days following 9/11.”
He quoted one of the Queen’s most well-known quotes: “She compassionately reminded us that “Grief is the price we pay for love”.”
Countless foreign leaders, including Mr. Biden, have commended the Queen for her 70-year reign. Commonwealth leaders recalled a Queen who was “loved by everybody.”
Following the passing of the 96-year-old British head of state yesterday, the president rearranged his agenda. He ordered flags to be flown at half staff and postponed a lecture on COVID-19 vaccines.
He took a side trip to the British Embassy before attending a campaign rally in Maryland.
As they came to be received by Dame Karen Pierce, the British ambassador, Dr. Biden was dressed in all black and was carrying a bouquet of flowers.
In between a picture of the Queen and a vase of flowers, there was a condolence book. As Biden got down to compose his piece, he pulled out some notes.
According to Biden’s letter, “The American people grieve today alongside citizens in the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”
She governed with dignity and steadfast firmness.
Having seen her twice while in government, former President Donald Trump said:
We shall continue to think about and pray for the wonderful people of the UK as you remember her extraordinary contribution to the populace and very meaningful life.
Godspeed to the Queen, and long live her throne in our hearts.