French President Emmanuel Macron stressed that Queen Elizabeth II, who died this Thursday at the age of 96, “embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years,” also highlighting the friendship with France.
“I remember a friend from France, a queen of hearts who marked her country and her century forever,” the French head of state stressed in a note on the social network Twitter.
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the continuity and unity of the British nation for more than 70 years. I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting mark on her country and her century.
– Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron) September 8, 2022
In another post moments before, Emmanuel Macron posted a photo of the monarch.
Queen Elizabeth II died today at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, it was announced on the royal family’s Twitter social network.
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon. The King and Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral tonight and return to London tomorrow. [sexta-feira]“Adds the message, referring to Carlos and Camila.
The news came after close members of the royal family suddenly traveled to Balmoral today to be with the queen following a statement from doctors expressing concern about the 96-year-old monarch’s health.
“Following further assessment this morning, the Queen’s doctors are concerned for Her Majesty’s health and have recommended that she continue to be placed under medical supervision,” an official statement at 12:34 p.m. announced, adding that the Queen I was “comfortable”.
Since then, no further updates have been released.
In addition to his four children, Prince Charles, Anne, André and Edward, his grandson Prince William is also at Balmoral.
Brother Harry, who happens to be visiting the UK from the US where he lives with his family, will also be on his way.
Signs of deteriorating health had been evident, from regularly using a cane or golf cart on a visit to the Chelsea Flower Show garden festival in May to asking his son Carlos and grandson William to lead the official opening. of Parliament in May.
The Queen publicly reappeared at the beginning of June, during the Diamond Jubilee celebrations, and at the end of the same month, when she participated in the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, as she began her traditional summer vacation in Scotland.
Earlier this week, Buckingham Palace invoked “mobility issues” to order Tuesday’s hearings with outgoing Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his successor Liz Truss at Balmoral, some 500 miles away. away.
Source: TSF
