Queen Elizabeth II: How is Europe reacting to the demise of Britain’s longest-reigning monarch?

Leaders from throughout Europe paid tribute to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Queen reigned for 70 years and died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday.

European leaders mourned the Queen and paid tribute to the historic length of her reign and her historical past of service to the UK.

“Our ideas are with the royal household and all those that mourn Queen Elizabeth II within the UK and worldwide,” tweeted European Council President Charles Michel.

“As soon as referred to as Elizabeth the Steadfast, she by no means failed to indicate us the significance of lasting values in a contemporary world along with her service and dedication.”

European Fee President Ursula von der Leyen mentioned the Queen’s demise left a “sense of loss within the lives of many” within the UK and all through the world.

“Her braveness and devotion to serving her nation was a supply of nice energy to many and an anchor of stability within the hardest instances.

“The Queen’s steadfast dedication to her nation, love of household and of her folks knowledgeable daily of her lengthy reign,” she continued.

“Few have formed world historical past like Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II,” mentioned European Parliament President Roberta Metsola.

“Her unbreakable dedication to obligation and repair was an instance to all,” mentioned Metsola, who tweeted a photograph of the Queen addressing the European Parliament.

The EU’s overseas affairs chief Josep Borrell mentioned: “Queen Elizabeth Il’s exceptional reign oversaw key occasions of the twentieth and twenty first century.

“The EU pays tribute to her distinctive contribution to constructing peace & reconciliation.”

Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin conveyed his “deepest sympathy” to the Royal Household and the UK authorities on the lack of Queen Elizabeth II.

“The Queen’s reign was one in every of historic length, immense consequence and a spotlight of respect and admiration all over the world,” mentioned Martin.

“Her dedication to obligation and public service have been self-evident and her knowledge and expertise really distinctive.”

Martin added that she was standard with the Irish folks.

“Specifically, I recall the heat of the welcome she obtained from the general public in Cork throughout her walkabout on the English Market,” mentioned Martin.

French President Emmanuel Macron remembered “a buddy of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a long-lasting impression on her nation and her century.”

He mentioned she had “embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years.”

In an announcement on the Élysée Palace web site, the French remembered her additionally as somebody who lived by way of World Warfare II and who turned a mechanic and paramedic within the British military.

“Not often have topics recognized a lot with a sovereign…she was one along with her nation: she embodied a folks, a territory, a typical will,” the Élysée assertion mentioned.

“She had a particular standing in France and, within the hearts of the French, a singular place. No different overseas sovereign had climbed the steps of the Élysée extra typically than she, who made France the honour of six state visits and met every of its presidents.”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez despatched his condolences “to your complete Royal Household, the federal government and the folks of the UK and the Commonwealth on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.”

He referred to as her “a determine of worldwide significance, witness and writer of British and European historical past.”

Spanish King Felipe VIshared a observe despatched to King Charles III, expressing the “most heartfelt condolences” of the Spanish authorities and other people.

“Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth has undoubtedly witnessed, written and formed lots of the most related chapters within the historical past of our world over the last seven many years,” he wrote.

“Her sense of obligation, dedication and an entire life dedicated to serving the folks of the UK and Northern Eire set an instance for all of us and can stay as a stable and beneficial legacy for future generations.”

“Queen Letizia and I ship Your Majesty and the entire Household our love and prayers. You might be all in our hearts and ideas. We are going to miss Her dearly.”

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz referred to as her “a job mannequin and inspiration for thousands and thousands, together with right here in Germany.”

“Her dedication to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World Warfare II is not going to be forgotten. She will probably be missed, not least her fantastic sense of humour,” Scholz tweeted.

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi mentioned the Queen was “a key determine in world historical past during the last seventy years.”

Draghi referred to as her a “beloved image of her nation” who garnered respect from all over the world.

“She ensured stability in instances of disaster and saved the worth of custom alive in a society present process steady and profound change.

“Her spirit of service, her dedication to the UK and to the Commonwealth and the immense dignity with which she carried out her function for such a very long time have been an infinite supply of admiration for generations.”

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte mentioned that the Netherlands remembered Queen Elizabeth II “with the deepest respect”.

Rutte referred to as her a “beacon of calm and stability for her nation and the world, even at moments of the best historic upheaval.”

“Queen Elizabeth mixed a robust sense of obligation and unflinching resolve with a light-weight contact and a way of humour.”

“The attribute method with which she discharged her heavy tasks made a profound impression on everybody who met her.”

Dutch King Willem-Alexander, Queen Maxima and Princess Beatrix mentioned they might bear in mind Queen Elizabeth II with deep respect and nice affection.

“Steadfast and smart, she devoted her lengthy life to serving the British folks.

“We really feel a robust bond with the UK and its royal household, and we share their sorrow presently.”

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki mentioned the Queen had “devotedly served her nation all through her life.”

“And he or she has served us by her instance as a self-sacrificing, smart and prudent chief who knew tips on how to lead her nation by way of any storm.”

Estonia’s Prime Minister Kaja Kallas mentioned that she was “profoundly saddened by the passing of Queen Elizabeth II” and that Estonia mourned alongside the Royal Household.

“Her sense of service and dedication to public obligation have been unparalleled. It is the tip of an period however her legend will dwell on and encourage,” Kallas mentioned.

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal mentioned that “Queen Elizabeth II personified a complete period in world historical past, was an instance of management and repair to her folks.”

“Ukraine will warmly bear in mind Her Majesty’s invaluable help.”

Slovenia’s President Borut Pahor expressed his “deep unhappiness and condolences”.

“She dominated the UK however belonged to the entire world.”

Belgium’s King Philippe and Queen Mathilde mentioned it was with nice unhappiness that they realized of Queen Elizabeth II’s demise.

“Every of our encounters will stay etched in our reminiscences without end. The UK has misplaced an distinctive monarch who left a deep mark on historical past,” they added.

Montenegro’s Prime Minister, Dr Dritan Abazovic, tweeted a photograph of Queen Elizabeth at Titograd (Podgorica) Airport throughout a state go to to Yugoslavia, then a communist state earlier than its disintegration, in 1972.

“On behalf of the Individuals of (Montenegro), I specific our deep unhappiness,” he mentioned.

Robert Abela, the prime minister of Malta, mentioned the Queen was “liked by all”.

“We are going to bear in mind her fondly particularly dwelling right here as a younger princess,” he wrote on Twitter.

Austria’s Chancellor Karl Nehammertweeted that it was the tip of “a 70-year period wherein she stood for stability by way of the many years to this present day”.