Silence falls over the House of Commons.

The world shares the British mourning for Queen Elizabeth II

Students pay tribute to the late British Queen by drawing her drawings in Mumbai, India.

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Leaders from every corner of the world briefly united Thursday and Friday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, after her death in her Scottish home at the age of 96.

Britain's new Prime Minister Lisa Terrace paid tribute yesterday to the Queen and pledged "loyalty and devotion" to King Charles III.

She told a silent House of Commons that Elizabeth II was "one of the greatest leaders the world has ever known" and called her "the nation's greatest diplomat".

Honors flowed from the countries they ruled to those they were at war with, from small states to the most powerful countries in the world, and from centuries-old institutions to nations that had not yet emerged when they took the throne.

Many countries expressed their respect for the late Queen, from a minute of silence at the United Nations to turning off the lights of the Eiffel Tower, the flag at half-staff over the White House and other steps in the Sultanate of Oman and Brazil, where days of mourning were declared, or Jordan and Cuba.

Here is some of what has been said about Queen Elizabeth, who has ruled the United Kingdom since 1952 and was also Head of State for 15 of the Commonwealth countries around the world:

The Commonwealth (the union of countries formerly part of the British Empire, as well as the remaining Overseas Territories), led the world honour.

And the region of South Asia, where Britain was the colonial power until just before the reign of Elizabeth, took the initiative to honor the late queen, with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing his "pain" at her death.

In the Southern Hemisphere, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said that "the Queen's life and memory will be remembered throughout the world", while Kenyan President-elect William Ruto praised her "excellent" leadership of the Commonwealth.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also praised Queen Elizabeth's "unlimited integrity", speaking of the "end of time" with her departure.

On the other side of the world, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stressed that Elizabeth II, who was the head of the Canadian state as a queen, constituted a "permanent presence" in the lives of Canadians, and "will forever remain an important part of our country's history."

US President Joe Biden said Elizabeth II was the first British Queen to have personal relationships with people around the world, and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast in the White House and government buildings.

Others who adopted a less friendly attitude toward Britain also sent their condolences.

Russian President Vladimir Putin offered his condolences Thursday to King Charles III, wishing him "courage and steadfastness" after the death of his mother, at a time when Britain is leading the Western campaign to impose sanctions on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced yesterday that Putin will not attend the Queen's funeral.

Peskov said that although "the Russians respected her for her wisdom", Putin's attendance at the queen's funeral was "not on the cards".

Chinese President Xi Jinping also expressed his "sincere sympathy with the British government and people."

For its part, Germany, which under the Queen turned from Britain's staunch enemy to a strong ally, praised Elizabeth II as a "symbol of reconciliation" after two world wars.

Chancellor Olaf Scholz said: "Her commitment to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World War II will remain unforgettable."

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida echoed this sentiment.

"She played an important role in creating a world of peace and prosperity," he said, adding that the Queen's death was a "great loss" for the international community.

Argentina, which lost a bitter war with Britain over the Falkland Islands in 1982, expressed its "sadness" at Elizabeth's death.

In a brief statement issued by the Foreign Office, the government said it "accompanies the British people and their family in this moment of grief".

At the United Nations, the Security Council observed a minute of silence.

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the Queen "has been a reassuring presence over decades of great change."

At the Vatican, Pope Francis expressed his "deep sadness" at the Queen's passing.

European Union leaders expressed their sorrow for the death of the Queen, who was Britain's head of state throughout her membership in the European Union until her recent exit from the bloc.

The President of the European Council, Charles Michel, praised the Queen, saying that "the steadfast Elizabeth" embodies the "importance of enduring values".

Belgium's King Philip, who has a close family link with the British aristocracy, praised an "exceptional queen who deeply etched history" and demonstrated "dignity, courage and devotion throughout her reign."

Sweden's 16th King Carl Gustaf described her as "a good friend of my family and a link to our common family history."

For his part, King Felipe VI of Spain said that she "wrote the most important chapters of history."

The Queen of Denmark, Margaret II, announced the cancellation of a number of events that were scheduled for the weekend marking the 50th anniversary of her accession to the throne, to mourn the death of the Queen of Britain.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, indicated that “Her Majesty the Queen was a model of leadership that will be immortalized in history.”

The king of Morocco said he had lost a "great and distinguished friend who was very respected".

In Japan, Emperor Naruhito praised the Queen's "many achievements and contributions", expressing "deep sadness" at her death.

Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who supports her country's independence from the United Kingdom, said the departure of Elizabeth II was a "sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world."

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