BBC announces death of Queen Elizabeth II | AFP

The BBC's Huw Edwards announces the death of Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. On the throne for 70 years, for billions of people she was the one constant in a world of bewildering change, an omnipresent matriarch linking the past with the present.

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[wbaumnuss]

It will be weird not having her around. For a guy born in the 90s, she felt like a connection to a time long gone. A personification of history.

[pawejabonka]

I'm Polish so she wasn't even a head of my state but I feel as if I've just lost someone very important... May she rest in peace and may the UK and the Commonwealth find comfort in their sadness. God save the King!

[Account-user]

70 years of reign...Quite incredible...RIP.. Condolences to the Royal family and the people of UK.

[aguywithaview]

I've only ever known a Queen. I'm no monarchist but my condolences to her family for their loss and my gratitude for her 70+ years of public service. RIP

[trigger]

I have seen so many videos of what happens after the queen dies but this feels so surreal.

[WickedRibbon]

When Elizabeth took the throne, Winston Churchill was still Prime Minister. Her legacy literally spans generations.

[khalilahd.]

She lived so many lives in the one she was given. I wish healing for both her family and country 💜

[dameanebulia]

I'm French, not a royalist in any ways but I can definitely recognize how important she was as a figure to the United Kingdom and all the Commonwealth of nations and how her death is seen as a tragic news for our dear neighbors

I know our respective countries have always shared a complicated history but I wanted to express all my sincere condolences to our British allies in honor of a woman whose existence will for sure be graved in the history books. Take care in those difficult times British friends🇫🇷🤍🇬🇧

[youngjock]

I'm an American, but I have only the greatest respect for Queen Elizabeth. Her dignity and courage in the face of controversies and turmoil was truly remarkable. May she rest in peace.

[edoardodm]

I'm Italian. Italy is close to all British people in this sad and difficult moment. Despite I never lived in the UK, I can feel that HM Queen Elizabeth II has been a wonderful sovereign. Italy is with you. 🇮🇹♥️🇬🇧

[Louisa]

She played the cards she was dealt with an infinite amount of composure and elegance. Now she's finally free, after being a living symbol all her life. Truly one of a kind.

[dwilborn]

I'm watching this after hearing the news, and just that black screen was enough to bring tears. I was just watching a documentary about King George VI last night and they showed the speech Elizabeth made as a young princess, dedicating her whole life to service. That was a promise well kept.

[RandomLime]

Even as an American, this feels EXTREMELY unreal, Rest In Peace Queen…

[scsutton]

Huw Edwards just had THE moment that no news broadcaster ever wants in their career. And he handled it very well indeed.

[areareare]

She did her bit in the War when she could have easily gone away and not suffered for it. For that service, like her father's, she always has my respect.

[IanS]

Its strange to see her gone, all the memes and jokes about her being immortal, it made her into a legend, the fact that people said she was immortal makes it strange to hear that shes dead, may she reighn on in peace in her kingdom in the sky, rest in peace you'r majesty

[potatouno]

my deepest condolences to the British people. from Brazil
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[thejollygoodrodger]

Farewell your Majesty. It was an honor to serve you. EX LS Royal Australian Navy. 🇬🇧🇦🇺

[AlexShults]

Condolences from Moscow, Russia. Whatever is going on between our countries now, she represented an era of the UK history, which cultural heritage is admired greatly in my country and worldwide. 🇬🇧🇷🇺

[nunopereira]

Rest in Peace, Queen Elizabeth II. The Portuguese people send our condolences to our oldest allies in the world. God save the Queen... 🇬🇧🌹ᴘᴛ