Liz Truss, the British Prime Minister has paid tribute and hailed Queen Elizabeth II. “great legacy”And lamenting her death ”a day of great loss”For the United Kingdom, and for the entire world.
Speaking outside No. Truss spoke outside 10 Downing Street and said Elizabeth was “the very spirit of Great Britain,”Being served “with dignity and grace”For 70 years.
Elizabeth’s death was announced by the palace at 6:30pm on Thursday evening, with a short statement saying she “died peacefully at Balmoral”Earlier in the afternoon. Elizabeth’s son Charles, former Prince of Wales, immediately succeeded her to become King of England.
“Through thick and thin, she provided us with the stability and strength that we needed,”Truss added that she was “loved and admired by the people in the United Kingdom and all around the world.”
She described the late monarch’s death as “the passing of the second Elizabethan age.”
Truss said Britons must come together to offer Elizabeth’s son, King Charles, “loyalty and devotion”As a way to assist him in assuming the enormous responsibility of the throne. “new era in the magnificent history”The nation is inaugurated.
Official engagements have been canceled as the royal family enters a time of mourning. Union flags will now be flown at government and royal residences.
The late Queen’s last official act was to appoint Truss as prime minister, which she did at Balmoral on Tuesday. Truss became the 15th prime minister to serve under Elizabeth’s 70-year reign.
Truss ended her speech by saying these words “God save the King.”
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