Multiple reporters informed the White House press secretary at the same time that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away.
The press secretary was halfway through answering a question about inflation when reporters called out, "The queen died."
Jean-Pierre was not sure what to say.
Let's do that” Alright, let's get going. So that has been confirmed?
Our thoughts are with the family of the queen and the people of the UK. I don't want to know what the president will say. From you all I want him to hear from you first. I want to avoid that.
The relationship with the people of the United Kingdom has grown stronger and stronger according to the president. The United Kingdom is a close ally.
She ended the meeting.
After learning mid-briefing that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre offered condolences to the queen's family and the people of the United Kingdom. pic.twitter.com/yvlKib7uRp
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 8, 2022
Biden called the queen a stateswoman of "unmatched dignity" who "defined an era" when she was Britain's queen.
Biden and his wife said they look forward to continuing a close friendship with the King and Queen. The thoughts and prayers of people all across the United States are with the people of the United Kingdom.
John Kirby said that Biden was briefed earlier in the day about the queen's condition.
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