Nigerian celebrities have reacted to the death of England’s longest running monarch, Queen Elizabeth.
The Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, died yesterday, the 8th of September 2022, at Balmoral Estate in Scotland.
Despite dying at the ripe age of 96, Queen Elizabeth II’s death came as a shock to many after an official statement was made public by Buckingham Palace.
Following the sad news, photos of the late Queen have taken over the internet, with many sharing heartwarming tributes to mark the monarch’s legacies.
Many celebrities took to their timelines and stories to mourn the highly reverred Queen.
Ajoke Silva: Majesty dedicated her life to service, to her country and commonwealth….with grace. And with grace she has started her next journey. RIP Queen Elizabeth II. Condolences to the Royal family
Susan Peters: An iconic Resilient Female Leader, she held that crown well. Now she’s truly gone, adieu QELL condolences to the Royal Family of England
Williams Uchemba: R.I.P Queen Elizabeth II You lived a life worthy of emulation. May your Gentle soul rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ. Thoughts and prayers to the Royal Family
Ruth Kadiri: Rest Im Peace to the great Queen oh England
Liz Da Silva: Farewell to a Great Queen
“I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service and the service of our great imperial family to which we all belong”, Queen Elizabeth II. A devoted Queen and ruler of her people, she will definitely be greatly missed. Rest Peace our beloved queen”.
Yetunde Bakare: Goodnight Queen. May your soul continue to Rest in Peace
Zainab Balogun: A whole era…. A full life of service.. A monarch… A Queen
Regina Askia: Bye bye ma’am. Elizabeth II (Elizabeth Alexander Mary) – 1926 – 2022 was Queen of the United Kingdom and of 14 other sovereign countries
Clarion Chukwurah: Good night, Queen of England, Scotland, Wales and Canada….. Great Monarch of Our Time.. Travel blessed, Ma’am, and Rest in Peace. You’ll be greatly missed
Patience Ozokwo: A tribute to a Great Queen. Queen Elizabeth II. Rest In Peace
Olakunle Churchill: Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in Great Britain’s history, has died and her son Prince Charles becomes king
Kemi Filani recalls that Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and the nation’s figurehead for seven decades, died aged 96, Buckingham Palace said on Thursday, September 8.
“The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement.
“The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and return to London tomorrow.”
With this latest development, her eldest son Charles, 73, automatically became King of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other realms, including Australia, Canada and New Zealand.
Her family had rushed to be by her side at her Scottish home, Balmoral Castle after doctors expressed concern about her health. She had been suffering from what Buckingham Palace has called “episodic mobility problems” since the end of last year, forcing her to withdraw from nearly all her public engagements.
Queen Elizabeth II, was also the world’s oldest and longest-serving monarchs.
