The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has said in a statement that his “prayers are with the King and the Royal Family”.
Quote Message: As we grieve together, we know that, in losing our beloved Queen, we have lost the person whose steadfast loyalty, service and humility has helped us make sense of who we are”
He added that the Queen leaves behind a truly extraordinary legacy “that is found in almost every corner of our national life, as well as the lives of so many nations around the world, and especially in the Commonwealth”.
The archbishop says he met her on many occasions. He paid tribute to her “clarity of thinking, capacity for careful listening, inquiring mind, humour, remarkable memory and extraordinary kindness”.
As the flag was lowered at Windsor Castle, and the announcement was made, there was stunned silence.
Shock. Disbelief. Her Majesty the Queen had died at the age of 96.
A woman next to me burst into tears. For most of the afternoon the rain had poured down in Windsor.
Soon after the announcement, the skies cleared, and a rainbow appeared.
Castle staff covered visitor signs in black paper. Crowds began to gather. They laid flowers. And candles.
Windsor Castle was the Queen’s much-loved home. Locals here saw her as their neighbour.
They along with so many around the world, will feel her loss deeply.
The Duke of Sussex has now arrived at Balmoral, where a few floral tributes have already been laid, a few hours after his brother William and Princes Andrew and Edward.
Prince Harry will join other members of the Royal Family as they mourn the death of the Queen, who died earlier this afternoon.
His wife Meghan did not travel with him to Scotland.
Source:BBC