Elizabeth is the oldest and longest-reigning monarch in British history, having reached her 70th birthday this year. She outlasted her great-great-grandmother Queen Victoria, who ruled for 63 years and seven months, in September 2015.
- Actress Anushka Sharma uploaded a photo of Queen Elizabeth II on her Instagram account along with a message “Rest in Grace.”
- Riteish Deshmukh also shared a message of grief on Twitter on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. “End of an era!! Through the toughest times she never let got of her dignity. Today is indeed a sad day, condolences to the family and the people of UK. #QueenElizabethII.”
End of an era!! Through the toughest times she never let got of her dignity. Today is indeed a sad day, condolences to the family and the people of UK. #QueenElizabethII https://t.co/LWAwvAWwbQ
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) September 8, 2022
- Shilpa Shetty, the actress, also expressed her condolences. She shared a captioned vintage photo of herself with Queen Elizabeth II. She wrote, “What an incredibly inspiring journey your life has been! It was an honour to have been in such august company. REST IN PEACE QUEEN ELIZABETH II.”
- Elton John, a British singer, wrote a lengthy statement on Instagram that read:
- JK Rowling, the author of “Harry Potter,” posted on her Twitter page, “Some may find the outpouring of British shock and grief at this moment quaint or odd, but millions felt affection and respect for the woman who uncomplainingly filled her constitutional role for seventy years.”
Some may find the outpouring of British shock and grief at this moment quaint or odd, but millions felt affection and respect for the woman who uncomplainingly filled her constitutional role for seventy years. 1/2
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 8, 2022
- Victoria Beckham, a fashion designer, expressed her condolences at Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and said
Today is a very sad day for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this time. pic.twitter.com/ObZSKqNaNy
— Victoria Beckham (@victoriabeckham) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II, 96, passed away quietly at Balmoral castle, according to a statement from the royal family. Earlier on Thursday, the longest-reigning queen in the UK was placed under medical monitoring when her illness worsened.