Queen Elizabeth II dies, leaves Britain, world mourning, tributes pour in

Queen Elizabeth II dies, leaves Britain and the world mourning, tributes pour in

Elizabeth, one of the world's longest-ruling monarchs in history, died at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-reigning royal and among the world's longest-ruling monarchs in history, has died at the age of 96.

World leaders paid homage to Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday after she died at the age of 96 in her Scottish summer residence following nearly a year of ailing health.

Here are some of the tributes to Britain’s longest-serving monarch, who is also head of state in 14 Commonwealth countries around the world:

 ‘Grace, dignity, and dedication’ –
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Queen Elizabeth had been “widely admired”.

“As the United Kingdom’s longest-lived and longest-reigning head of state, Queen Elizabeth II was widely admired for her grace, dignity and dedication around the world. She was a reassuring presence throughout decades of sweeping change,” Guterres said.