Reactions continued within Britain and around the world after Buckingham Palace announced the death of Queen Elizabeth II today, Thursday, at the age of 96.
King Charles III, who succeeded his mother on the throne of Britain, said, "The death of my beloved mother, Queen Elizabeth, is my greatest moment of sadness."
British Prime Minister Liz Terrace also said - in a speech after the news was announced - that the death of Queen Elizabeth II was "a great shock to Britain and the world... and we all feel very shocked."
"Our country has grown and prospered under the care of Queen Elizabeth II. We declare our allegiance to King Charles III," she added.
Internationally, a group of leaders, presidents and state leaders expressed their condolences to Britain and its people following the news of the Queen's death.
Here are the most important of these responses:
United State
President Joe Biden: "Elizabeth II was a stateswoman of unparalleled dignity and steadfastness... and a stateswoman who worked to deepen the fundamental alliance between the Kingdom and the United States."
France
President Emmanuel Macron: "I remember Queen Elizabeth as a friend of France and the Queen of Hearts."
Germany
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier: "Queen Elizabeth is a woman who wrote history...she was a symbol of reconciliation with Germany."
Spain
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez: "Elizabeth II was an important global figure, witness and influence in the history of Britain and Europe."
Canada
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: Queen Elizabeth has always been in our lives and her service to Canadians will forever be an important part of our country's history.
Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelensky: "The death of Queen Elizabeth II is an irreparable loss."
UAE
UAE Vice President Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum: "We join the rest of the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth."
Jordan
King Abdullah II: "Jordan is saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Britain."
Israel
Prime Minister Yair Lapid: "On behalf of the government and people of Israel, I send my condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom on the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She leaves behind an unparalleled legacy of leadership and service. We hope her memory continues."