On behalf of the people of Scotland, I convey my deepest condolences to The King and the Royal Family." "Her life was one of extraordinary dedication and service. "We will always treasure the joy of her visits to Fiji along with every moment that her grace, courage, and wisdom were a comfort and inspiration to our people, even a world away."Īnd Nicola Sturgeon, the First Minister of Scotland, said: "The death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth is a profoundly sad moment for the UK, the Commonwealth and the world. Queen Elizabeth and Queen Te Arikinui Te Atairangikaahu (Source: National Library)įijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama tweeted: "Fijian hearts are heavy this morning as we bid farewell to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her loss will be felt deeply by those who loved her, both within her family and the wider public." "Beneath the title and ceremony was a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. hHyqBdhKcx- Jens Stoltenberg September 8, 2022ĩ.20am: Marama Davidson has paid tribute to the Queen on behalf of the Green Party: "I would like to send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to our #NATO Allies the United Kingdom and Canada, and to the people of the Commonwealth. Over more than 70 years, she exemplified selfless leadership and public service. King Charles’ loss is enormous but he has had throughout his life the benefit of the example and guidance of a monarch who was without equal."ġ0.45am: Thousands of people gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London, shedding tears and singing God Save the Queen in an impromptu show of emotion as news emerged that Queen Elizabeth had died.ĭeeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
"I am grateful for The Queen’s counsel to me when I was Prime Minister, and for her service to New Zealand and to the Commonwealth. "That was an unforgettable experience and what most stays with me is The Royal Family’s genuine interest in other people and their unwavering dedication to the welfare of the Commonwealth. "As prime minister I had the privilege of meeting The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and many members of their family on several occasions, most memorably when The Queen and Duke hosted my wife Bronagh and I, and our children, at Balmoral in 2013. The page now features text on an all black background that reads: “IN LOVING MEMORY OF Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022.”ġ0.55am: Former prime minister Sir John Key has paid his respects to Queen Elizabeth. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said this morning she would be speaking to Leader of the House Chris Hipkins and that there will be either the recall of Parliament or Parliament sitting on Tuesday in order for leaders to speak of the passing of the Queen and to acknowledge King Charles III.Īustralia’s Parliament has been suspended for 15 days.ġ1.00am: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth on their Archewell charity website. There is likely to be an update on a decision later today. On Tuesday it is very likely there will be a motion moved in Parliament, then the House will rise. It will be several years before we need to introduce coins featuring King Charles the Third, and longer until stocks of $20 notes are exhausted."ġ1.10am Here in New Zealand, discussions are underway on a possible Parliament suspension, but there has been no formal decision yet 1News understands. "All existing coins and $20 banknotes in circulation featuring Queen Elizabeth the Second remain legal tender. "Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, it is His Majesty The King's wish that a period of Royal Mourning be observed from now until seven days after The Queen’s Funeral," the palace said in a statement.
It will be lit up white in celebration of the occasion.Ĩ.45pm: The Royal Family will enter a period of mourning from now until seven days after the Queen's funeral, Buckingham Palace says. The Harbour Bridge and the Sky Tower will have their lights off until further notice.Īuckland Council says the exception for the Bridge is the day of proclamation, when King Charles is officially announced as Sovereign. Organisers may wish to consider using black armbands and observing a silence before matches are played."Ĩ.50pm: Auckland's landmarks that usually light up the city's night sky are dark tonight as a mark of respect for the Queen. In a statement titled Guidance for the Period of National Mourning, a section reads: "The decision as to whether sporting fixtures continue to go ahead is at the discretion of organisers.
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