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At 96 and after 70 years of reign, Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, September 8, in her castle of Balmoral, in Scotland. Throughout the country, the British testify to their adoration for the sovereign.
The Queen’s face was on all screens in London and the UK on Thursday, September 8, after news of her death was announced. In front of Buckingham Palace, many subjects of His Majesty were present to pay their last respects. “My queen is my life”is moved a 59-year-old woman who only knew Elizabeth II in power, like many of her fellow citizens. “It’s a big shock”adds a young couple, who also came to pay homage to the sovereign.
A death announced by a simple panel, placed in silence in front of the gates of the royal palace in London. The crowd then sang the national anthem.God Save tea Queen”. Difficult for some to hold back their tears. “I am here to pay tribute to her. She was a leader, an inspiration for women”, expresses a sobbing woman. All over the country, the places of the monarchy saw arriving by the thousands of Britons coming for a last bow. Difficult to find flowers in the country. At Balmoral Castle in Scotland, where the Queen died on Thursday, many Britons were Venus say goodbye to him.
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