Some of the most important monuments in the world lit in English colors in honor of Queen Elizabeth IIwho died this Thursday at the age of 96 and others go out, like the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Christ the Redeemer in Brazil colored in the colors of England, after Jair Bolsonaro’s government declared three days of mourning. When, Manhattan’s iconic Empire State Building wears purple, the color of royalty.

Building from Tel Aviv Municipality in Israelwear the British flag.

Meanwhile, British embassies in different countries covered with flowers in their earnings as a tribute to Elizabeth II.

The Sydney Opera House features a striking image of the queen projected onto its classic dome.

Queen Elizabeth II, head of state for the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth countries, died this Thursday aged 96 in her Scottish castle at Balmoral, after seven decades of reign in which she went through many crises in the monarchy that are now opening a new chapter.

Past “beloved ruler and beloved mother“, his death is”great moment of sadness for me and for all my family memberssaid his eldest son. Carlos73, who automatically becomes the new king with the name Charles III.

He and Camilla, the new queen consort, spent the night in Scotland and will return to London this Friday, Buckingham Palace said in announcing his death.

Elizabeth II’s decline in health has accelerated in recent days. On Tuesday he had accepted the prime minister’s resignation, Boris Johnsonand his successors, Liz Trussat Balmoral, giving up for the first time in its long mandate to celebrate this protocol act in London, to avoid traveling the 800km.

Two days later, his doctors declared themselves “concerned about His Majesty’s health and recommended that he remain under medical supervision.”

His children and grandchildren immediately went to Scotlandincluding Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, who were in London for a charity event, despite living in California since leaving the British monarchy in 2020, dealing a crushing blow to the institution.

Elizabeth II’s death was “a great shock to the nation and the world,” he assured. truss in a short speech outside Downing Street, as messages of condolence poured in from around the world, from the US president Joe Biden even Russia Vladimir Putin.

Like “grandmother”

A crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace in London despite the torrential rain. They sing quietlyGod save the Queenwhen his death was discovered.

“I felt very sad, I had the impression that my grandmother had died,” he said. Tony Cunninghama 35-year-old woman interviewed by AFP on the streets of London.

“He is the only king I have ever known,” he said. Margaret Caselton75 years.

“I think he will be remembered as the greatest king in history, the longest, but also the greatest,” he told the magazine. AFP royal expert Phil Dampier.

Television and radio interrupted their programming to announce the death of the ruler, whose image monopolized the cover of the British press.

“Good evening, ma’am,” said the tabloid. Sun. “Thank you madam… for everything”, headline Daily mirror. For this part, Time stressed that “his government was marked by an unwavering commitment to his people and his country.”

Sporting events scheduled for Friday in the UK, including test cricket and the European golf championship, have been cancelled.

Manchester United’s game against Real Sociedad in the Europa League did take place on Thursday, but a minute’s silence was observed before kick-off and the players wore black armbands.

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