"An inspirational figure": The network mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II

From James Dyson to Bon Jovi and Yoko Ono: the network mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth II who passed away after a long reign.

The royal website has been taken offline for updates

Lilian dialect

08/09/2022

Thursday, September 8, 2022, 11:30 p.m. Updated: 11:39 p.m.

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With the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of England for 70 years and the end of the longest monarchical reign in modern history, the network was naturally flooded with reactions.

First, of course, the front page of the royal family's official website, royal.uk, is painted black with a picture of Elizabeth at her coronation, her years of life (1926-2022) and a quiet message that "The Queen passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle this afternoon. The King and his Queen consort will remain at Balmoral this evening." And will return to London tomorrow. Thursday, September 8, 2022."

It is also noted on the royal website that it is not available at the moment, due to "requested changes".

Our guess?

They are currently updating all the pages prepared in advance about the new King Charles, and apparently also preparing an obituary for the Queen who has just passed away.

On Twitter, the most polished place on the web, some rather mean comments were made about how the late Princess Diana is waiting for her mother-in-law in the next world, but also beautiful gestures such as the black cabs that filled the avenue leading to Buckingham Palace in London, in a silent tribute to the deceased queen:

London black cabs have lined The Mall leading up to Buckingham Palace to silently pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

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@PaulBrandITV pic.twitter.com/7eDbvxkuLK

— Royal Central (@RoyalCentral) September 8, 2022

The British gamer Julian uploaded four pictures of Elizabeth throughout her life, in the same pose that appears on the royal coins, from her youth to her old age (by the way, now the coins, traditionally, will be replaced with the portrait of Charles, who will face left instead of right, from a strange exchange tradition established in the kingdom over hundreds of years - each king or queen in their portrait on the coins faces the opposite direction to that of their predecessor in office)

72 years of reign, the Queen of England has passed away?️

Her reign will go down in history forever, rest in peace Queen Elizabeth II?

pic.twitter.com/36VWCuTk37

— Julien?

(@MajorDcps) September 8, 2022

Rock singer Jon Bon Jovi uploaded a photo of his meeting with the Queen, and wrote simply: "Queen Elizabeth was the ultimate example of service and love...Today is a sad day."

Queen Elizabeth was the ultimate example of service and duty... today is a sad day.

pic.twitter.com/1yS7RpNeCp

— Jon Bon Jovi (@jonbonjovi) September 8, 2022

Yoko Ono, John Lennon's widow, also wrote: "We would like to send our deepest condolences to the royal family following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II; a strong and powerful woman, whose seventy-year reign was characterized by integrity, respect, grace and compassion. Love, Yoko and Sean Ono Lennon ".

We would like to send out deepest sympathy to the Royal family following the passing of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II;

a strong and powerful woman whose seventy year reign was served with integrity, dignity, grace and compassion.

With love, Yoko and Sean Ono Lennon.

pic.twitter.com/sNxcwwDlkm

— Yoko Ono ☮️?️ (@yokoono) September 8, 2022

The account Prequel Memes, related to the world of Star Wars, uploaded a picture of Ian McGregor as Obi-Wan Kanobi, with the caption: "Hello, old friend, may the force be with you."

Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth!

https://t.co/GE09Lm4vc8 pic.twitter.com/xSD1PAybOZ

— Prequel Memes (@rPrequelMemes) September 8, 2022

Leaders from the world of technology also rushed to express their condolences on the Queen's death.

Google CEO Sunder Pichai (Indian by origin, British Commonwealth country), wrote: "Sending my deepest condolences to the British people and to those grieving around the world on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her steadfast leadership and public service were a constant in our lives.

She will be missed."

Sending our deepest condolences to the people of the UK and around the world mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Her steadfast leadership and public service have been a constant through many of our lifetimes.

She will be missed.

— Sundar Pichai (@sundarpichai) September 8, 2022

Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, chairman and CEO of the company in the past, was more restrained. He shared the BBC's announcement about the Queen's death, and wrote: "I had the honor of meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sorry to hear about her death.

My deepest condolences to the royal family and the British people"

I feel honored to have met HM Queen Elizabeth, and I am very sad to hear of her passing.

My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.

https://t.co/fPbpAt5ILv

— Bill Gates (@BillGates) September 8, 2022

Tim Cook, who was more of a make-up artist than his two colleagues, uploaded a large portrait of Queen Elizabeth in her youth, and wrote: "There is nothing more noble than dedicating your life to the service of others. We stand with the citizens of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth, in a sense of respect for her life and dedication to the position of Her Majesty Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace."

There is nothing more noble than to devote your life to the service of others.

We stand with the people of the UK and Commonwealth in honoring the life and dedication to duty of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

May she rest in peace.

pic.twitter.com/GkLpqyovlh

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) September 8, 2022

And finally, on the official account of the British Dyson company, a condolence message appeared from the British inventor and engineer Sir James Dyson, the company's founder: "I send my deepest condolences to the royal family. The Queen was an inspiring figure of our country and the British Commonwealth. Her Majesty was A great supporter of the (crafts of) design and engineering," he signed with his full titles: Sir James Dyson - Knight of the Order of Merit, Knight-Commander of the British Empire, Fellow of the Royal Society.

Queen Elizabeth II

"I send my deepest condolences to the Royal Family. The Queen has been an inspirational figurehead of our Country and Commonwealth. Her Majesty was a supporter of design and engineering..."

Sir James Dyson OM CBE FRShttps://t .co/idnIxEpAox pic.twitter.com/otcZSfeSB7

— Dyson (@Dyson) September 8, 2022

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