WASHINGTON (Sputnik) – US President Joe Biden, members of his cabinet, and congressional leaders mourned the loss of Queen Elizabeth II, and many shared. 09.09.2022, Sputnik International
The 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth passed away earlier in the day at Balmoral Castle in Scotland surrounded by her family. Her eldest son, Charles III, will officially become the King on Friday. The Queen leaves behind four children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.Biden added that in the years ahead, the United States looks forward to continuing a close friendship with the United Kingdom’s King and Queen Consort.Biden canceled remarks he was scheduled to give Thursday afternoon after the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. He ordered US flags at the White House and all public buildings, grounds, military posts and naval stations to be flown at half-staff in honor of Queen Elizabeth until she is buried.Later in the day, Biden went to the UK embassy in Washington to sign a condolence book for the queen.US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin paid his respects to the Queen and highlighted her leadership on the world stage.US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen also expressed sympathy for the Queen’s passing at the top of her remarks during a press conference in Michigan.US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi ordered the flags of the US Capitol to be flown at half-staff due to the passing of UK Queen Elizabeth II.Queen Elizabeth II embodied the highest spirit of civic duty, earning the reverence of the UK people and the respect of the world, Pelosi said in a statement.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said during remarks on the Senate floor that it is hard to fathom that today the world must bid farewell to the Queen.
