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On the evening of September 8, it became known about the death of the British Queen Elizabeth II. The United States reacted to the loss.
The White House website published a statement by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden about the death of the Queen. It says that Elizabeth II was more than a monarch. She defined an era.
“In a world of constant change, she has been a constant, a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who never knew their country without her. An enduring fascination with Queen Elizabeth II has brought people together. Her seven decades of historical reign have witnessed an era of unprecedented human development and the advancement of human dignity “, the Bidens wrote.
Deepened relations with the United States
According to the Bidens, the Queen experienced the dangers and consequences of world war along with the British people . She continued to rally people during the devastation of the global pandemic.
Queen Elizabeth II was a statesman of incomparable dignity and perseverance who deepened the foundation of the North Atlantic Alliance between the United Kingdom and the United States. She helped make our relationship special,” the White House wrote.
Memories of the Queen
Biden noted that he first met the Queen in 1982 year, when he was in the UK as part of the delegation of the Senate. Also, Elizabeth II showed her hospitality to the Bidens in June 2021, when they had their first trip abroad as president and first lady.
“She charmed us with her wit, touched her kindness and generously shared with us her wisdom. In total, she met with 14 American presidents. She helped Americans celebrate both the anniversary of the founding of Jamestown and the 200th anniversary of our independence,” Biden said.
They stressed that the Queen was in solidarity with the United States in our darkest days since 9/11. The White House hopes that cooperation between the US and the UK will continue.
