World Leaders Take to Twitter to Express Their Condolences Following Queen Elizabeth II's Death

Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, has died. She was 96.

As the United Kingdom, the rest of the Commonwealth, and even the rest of the world come to terms with her death, world leaders from different states have taken to Twitter to express their condolences to the family of the departed queen.

Queen Elizabeth II Has Died

Queen Elizabeth II "died peacefully at Balmoral," according to the official statement posted on The Royal Family's Twitter account. Balmoral refers to Balmoral Castle, Queen Elizabeth II's estate in Scotland.

The statement did not provide any cause of death or other details regarding what had taken place. However, the news may not come as a surprise to many as the late queen has been struggling with mobility issues and other health concerns since the end of last year.

You can view the full statement below:

World Leaders Take to Twitter to React to Queen Elizabeth II's Death

Naturally, world leaders from around the globe have taken to Twitter to share their condolences and other thoughts regarding the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

United States President Joe Biden said in a shared statement with his wife, First Lady Jill Biden, posted on Twitter that Queen Elizabeth II "defined an era" and that the thoughts and prayers of everyone in the US are with those in the UK as well as the rest of the Commonwealth.

Condolences to the Royal Family have also been expressed in the statement. You can view their statement in its entirety below:

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in his statement that "For most Canadians, we have known no other Sovereign," adding that "Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence in our lives." It should be noted that Canada is a member of the Commonwealth.

Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, has also shared his statement on the platform, saying that he remembers the late queen as "a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century."

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, shares that he is "pained by her demise" in a statement posted on his Twitter account, which can be seen below:

Even Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took the time to extend his condolences to the Royal Family, the UK, and the Commonwealth via his Twitter account.