Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, many world leaders have been sharing their tributes to the beloved monarch.
Shortly after 6:00PM BST, Buckingham Palace announced: "The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
"The King and the Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."
The news came roughly six hours after the palace announced that the 96-year-old monarch was receiving "medical supervision" at the royal estate.
Following her passing, Queen Elizabeth's eldest son will ascend the throne and will be known as King Charles III.
Additionally, the news has led to many world leaders and public figures sharing tributes, with US President Joe Biden saying in an official statement: "Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era."
The lengthy statement continued: "In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her. An enduring admiration for Queen Elizabeth II united people across the Commonwealth. The seven decades of her history-making reign bore witness to an age of unprecedented human advancement and the forward march of human dignity."
President Biden went on to highlight the "personal and immediate connection" many people felt to the late monarch, and this was returned by a woman who "dedicated her whole life to their service".
"Supported by her beloved Prince Philip for 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II led always with grace, an unwavering commitment to duty, and the incomparable power of her example," Biden wrote. "She endured the dangers and deprivations of a world war alongside the British people and rallied them during the devastation of a global pandemic to look to better days ahead.
"Through her dedication to her patronages and charities, she supported causes that uplifted people and expanded opportunity."
Discussing the special relationship between the UK and USA, Biden added: "Queen Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unmatched dignity and constancy who deepened the bedrock Alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States.
"She helped make our relationship special."
Reflecting on his personal memories of meeting Queen Elizabeth II, Biden continued: "We first met the Queen in 1982, traveling to the UK as part of a Senate delegation. And we were honored that she extended her hospitality to us in June 2021 during our first overseas trip as President and First Lady, where she charmed us with her wit, moved us with her kindness, and generously shared with us her wisdom."
Once again highlighting the incredible length of Queen Elizabeth's reign, Biden said: "All told, she met 14 American presidents."
Concluding his lengthy statement, Biden said: In the years ahead, we look forward to continuing a close friendship with The King and The Queen Consort. Today, the thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in their grief.
"We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, who are not only mourning their Queen, but their dear mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her legacy will loom large in the pages of British history, and in the story of our world."
Additionally, former president Donald Trump also released a statement following Queen Elizabeth II's passing, writing: "Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"Together with our family and fellow Americans, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this time of great sorrow and grief."
The businessman-turned-politician continued: "Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor. What a grand and beautiful lady she was—there was nobody like her!"
Trump met Queen Elizabeth during his state visit back in 2019.
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