The world, including celebrities, swarmed to social media Thursday to react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“I can’t even imagine Britain without this Queen,” television anchor Piers Morgan tweeted. Elizabeth was the longest-reigning monarch of the United Kingdom, serving as queen for over 70 years. “Very unsettling day,” he concluded.
Morgan went on to change his profile picture on Twitter to one of him smiling alongside the queen.
QUEEN ELIZABETH II DEAD: LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH OF THE UK DIES AT 96
I can’t even imagine Britain without this Queen.
Very unsettling day.— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 8, 2022
“For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there,” Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger tweeted. “In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family.”
For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family. pic.twitter.com/3JLILZDKwK
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) September 8, 2022
“Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing,” singer Elton John tweeted. “She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency, and a genuine caring warmth.”
“You will be so missed, a truly remarkable woman who gave so much to us all in Great Britain and worldwide,” Michelin-star chef Gordon Ramsay wrote. “So humble, selfless and giving. Someone who made such an impact on us all over her decades of service. Rest in perfect peace your Majesty.”
You will be so missed, a truly remarkable woman who gave so much to us all in Great Britain and worldwide. So humble, selfless and giving. Someone who made such an impact on us all over her decades of service. Rest in perfect peace your Majesty. Gordon ❤️ pic.twitter.com/aRGc5LFNLk
— Gordon Ramsay (@GordonRamsay) September 8, 2022
“Am Sad About The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II. I Had Honor Of Meeting Her,” singer Cher tweeted. “I Was In Long Line of [people] Waiting [to] Meet Her, Yet When She Got [to] Me, She Asked Me Pertinent Questions, & Seemed Genuinely Interested In Talking [to] Me. I’m Proud She Was a [bull] & Happy She Had a Great Sense Of Humor.”
Am Sad About The Passing Of Queen Elizabeth II.I Had Honor Of Meeting Her.
I Was In Long Line of Ppl
Waiting 2 Meet Her,Yet
When She Got 2 Me,She Asked Me Pertinent Questions,& Seemed Genuinely Interested In Talking 2 Me.I’m Proud She Was a🐂& Happy She Had a Great Sense Of Humor— Cher (@cher) September 8, 2022
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The queen had a string of cancellations in her schedule as she dealt with poor health. Her death comes a year after her husband, Prince Phillip, died.
