Ursula von der Leyen pays tribute to 'legend' Queen Elizabeth II

Ursula von der Leyen has paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, describing Her late Majesty as a "legend" who "spoke to the soul of the whole world."

Speaking from Strasbourg, the European Commission president said: "As we look around at the state of the world today, it can often feel like there is a fading away of what once seemed so permanent.

"She was a constant throughout the turbulent and transforming events in the last 70 years, stoic and steadfast in her service"

Ms von der Leyen also spoke of the Queen's ability to always "find right words."

[sarahcrowe]

Thank you 🇪🇺for such true and kind words about our dear Queen at a time 🇬🇧 are bereft beyond measure. 🙏

[rahulnaina]

Legend? 😂😂😂😂😂 For what? Looting all countries?

[S.X.E.]

If you would follow her example you would keep your role as purely representative as it has always intended to be and Refrain from political commentary and intervention. Then again for that you would have to be smart, level headed and not corrupt. Too late for that!

[patternrecon]

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