The internet is responding to the passing of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday at the age of 96 with heartfelt tributes and sincere expressions of appreciation, as well as a deluge of memes and odd statements from corporate accounts.
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
As noted by Insider, numerous brand accounts posted responses that didn't seem to fit with the historic event because the somber messages are typically accompanied by cartoon character images.
The Crazy Frog account tweeted a RIP message along with a lit candle emoji, while Queen Elizabeth II was described as "an inspiration to all generations, young and old" by the official Peppa Pig Twitter account.
An inspiration to all generations, young and old.
— Peppa Pig Official (@peppapig) September 8, 2022
Queen Elizabeth 1926 – 2022 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pWkfBjzHWD
Meanwhile, the Shrek's Adventure Twitter account for the London attraction said in a tweet that they are one with "millions of mourners around the UK and the world in paying tribute to HM Queen Elizabeth II."
The musical Hamilton's Twitter account posted a message of sadness and commemoration, which many on social media noted was ironic considering that the performance centers on rebelling against the monarchy's reign.
— Hamilton West End (@HamiltonWestEnd) September 8, 2022
"Our Country's Saddest Day"
Politicians and foreign leaders generally reacted with mournfulness to the Queen's passing. Boris Johnson, the former prime minister of the United Kingdom, declared in a statement that Thursday the event was "our country's saddest day."
Shortly after the news emerged, Justin Trudeau and Emmanuel Macron, the leaders of Canada and France, respectively, tweeted sorrowful sentiments. Senator Mitch McConnell, Vice President Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton, and President Joe Biden all tweeted their sympathies as well.
Few individuals in the history of humanity have led their people with such steadiness and grace as Queen Elizabeth. My condolences to everyone mourning her passing today, and the end of an era. https://t.co/6hiFl1kBZ1
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 8, 2022
Our statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/0n7pmVVg2w
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 8, 2022
Several celebrities and influencers also responded to the Queen's passing. The Queen was referred to as the "original girl boss" by Paris Hilton in a tribute tweet, while William Shatner said that he was "very saddened" at the news of her passing.
The original girl boss. One of the most inspirational women. The end of an era. 👑 RIP 💔 https://t.co/WZWpGIaXoH
— Paris Hilton (@ParisHilton) September 8, 2022
Here's How the Internet Paid Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II's Passing
Queen Elizabeth II meeting Paddington, just made me tear up… lovely tribute. RIP 👑 #QueenElizabeth #QueenElizabethII pic.twitter.com/FylrWzV0vK
— Andy Signore (@andysignore) September 8, 2022
RIP Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— Marc Guyon (@MarcGuyon) September 8, 2022
Sincere condolences to all our British friends. pic.twitter.com/smx5zXDNSl
RIP Queen Elizabeth II
— 田中秀臣 (@hidetomitanaka) September 9, 2022
When I started collecting stamps half a century ago, the stamps adorning the 'Portrait of the Queen' taught me about the beauty and dignity of the Queen as a person, as well as the various historical backgrounds and world politics. May she rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/1hUxr9GF5e
Last serving NCO at RAF Binbrook, Les Bradbury lowers the flag to half mast outside the former Station Headquarters as we begin mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
— His Church (@h15church) September 8, 2022
We praise God for our Queen’s remarkable service. RIP Ma’am. Thank you…for everything 🙏❤️🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/8J4zwDUULV
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Written by Joaquin Victor Tacla
