Queen Elizabeth’s son and the new King of the United Kingdom, Charles, has released a statement mourning his mother’s death.
He calls it “a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.”
Reactions are starting to pour in from world leaders expressing their sympathy and offering condolences to the Royal family following the passing Queen Elizabeth II.
Here are their statements:
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins:
“It is with profound regret and a deep personal sadness that I have learnt of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
On behalf of the people of Ireland, may I express my heartfelt sympathy to His Majesty King Charles and to the Royal Family on their very great personal loss. May I offer my deepest condolences to the British people and to the members of the Commonwealth on the loss of a unique, committed and deeply respected Head of State.
Source: CNN