UPDATE - World leaders extend condolences over death of Queen Elizabeth II

UPDATE - World leaders extend condolences over death of Queen Elizabeth II

96-year-old British monarch dies at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland

UPDATES WITH MORE MESSAGES OF CONDOLENCES; EDITS THROUGHOUT

By Busra Nur Cakmak and Iclal Turan

ANKARA (AA) - Condolences are pouring in from around the world after the death of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.

Britain's longest-serving monarch Queen Elizabeth II died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace announced on Thursday.

"The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon," said the palace, adding: "The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow."

- UN, NATO, EU chiefs

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said he was “deeply saddened” at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and added that she was “admired worldwide for her leadership and devotion.”

“She was a good friend to the UN and a reassuring presence through decades of change,” Guterres tweeted.

“Her unwavering, lifelong dedication will be long remembered,” he added.

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Queen Elizabeth II exemplified “selfless leadership and public service” over more than 70 years.

“My deepest condolences to the Royal Family, to our #NATO Allies the United Kingdom and Canada, and to the people of the Commonwealth,” he continued.

European Council President Charles Michel said his thoughts are “with the royal family and all those who mourn Queen Elizabeth II in the UK and worldwide.”

“Once called Elizabeth the Steadfast, she never failed to show us the importance of lasting values in a modern world with her service and commitment,” Michel said.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she learned about the death of the queen with “deep sadness.”

“She was the world’s longest serving Head of State and one of the most respected personalities worldwide,” she said in a written statement, adding: “I offer my heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family and the British people.”

EU’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said the queen’s “remarkable reign” oversaw key events of the 20th and 21st centuries.

“The EU pays tribute to her unique contribution to building peace & reconciliation,” Borrell said on Twitter. “While her loss will be felt around the world, our immediate thoughts are with her family and the people of the UK.”


- Recalling ‘sympathy’

In a statement, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese also offered his “deepest condolences.”

“In particular, we recall the sympathy and personal kindness she extended to Australians afflicted by tragedy and disaster,” the statement said.

“Throughout it all, she was a monarch who let her humanity show, performing her duty with fidelity, integrity and humour,” it added.

French President Emmanuel Macron took to Twitter and said: “Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II embodied the British nation’s continuity and unity for over 70 years.”

“I remember her as a friend of France, a kind-hearted queen who has left a lasting impression on her country and her century,” he added.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said they mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

“She was a role model and inspiration for millions, also here in Germany,” he said, and added: “Her commitment to German-British reconciliation after the horrors of World War II will remain unforgotten. She will be missed, not least her wonderful humour.”

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy extended his "sincere condolences" to the royal family, the entire UK, and the Commonwealth over the "irreparable loss."

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you," he said on Twitter.


- ‘End of an era’

Israel's President Isaac Herzog said Queen Elizabeth II's death marks the "end of an era."

"Together with the Israeli people, I grieve her loss and extend my deepest sympathies to the British people and all nations of the Commonwealth, who have lost their matriarch," Herzog said.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he was "deeply grieved" over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

"Pakistan joins the UK and other Commonwealth nations in mourning her death. My heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, people & government of the UK," he wrote on Twitter.

Malawi’s President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera extended his condolences to the royal family, the people, and the government of Britain on the passing of the queen, who was also the queen of Malawi between 1964 and 1966 as the small southern African country was transitioning into a republic.

"For us as a nation, her inimitable legacy as a friend of Malawi will forever be etched on our hearts and indelibly marked on the pages of our history, a history she positively shaped in more ways than we can put into words,” said Chakwera in a statement.

Burundi's President Evariste Ndayishimiye said Queen Elizabeth II had been an inspiration for generations around the world and will be remembered for her great leadership.

“I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the Royal family and the friendly people of the United Kingdom,” he said.

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