LONDON: US President Joe Biden paid emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday (Sep 18), saying Britain and the world had been lucky to have such a dignified and dedicated servant on the throne for 70 years. Biden,
LONDON: US President Joe Biden paid emotional tribute to Queen Elizabeth on the eve of her state funeral on Sunday , saying Britain and the world had been lucky to have such a dignified and dedicated servant on the throne for 70 years.from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas who have arrived in London for Monday's funeral, said the queen's death at 96 years of age had left a giant hole on the global stage.
Biden followed other world leaders in appearing on a balcony overlooking the coffin in the vast historic Westminster Hall, making a sign of the cross and briefly placing his hand on his heart in reverence. US President Joe Biden accompanied by the First Lady Jill Biden signs a book of condolence at Lancaster House in London, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, on Sep 18, 2022.
Liz Truss, who the queen appointed as Britain's prime minister two days before her death, took the opportunity to meet with leaders from Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, Canada and Poland over the weekend. "Mummy, your love for a son, your compassion, your care, your confidence I will treasure forever," he said.
Camilla, wife of the new king and now Queen Consort, said the smile of the late queen was"unforgettable", in her own tribute on Sunday.Monday's funeral and the period of mourning has already drawn hundreds of thousands of people to central London, many clamouring to view floral tributes and feel the atmosphere.
"I'm actually blown away by the amount of people that are here," Gary Thompson, 54, and from London told Reuters."When you're here, it's overwhelming. It really is incredible."
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