The soft rain that blanketed Edinburgh's Holyrood Palace did nothing to deter stunned mourners gathered outside Thursday evening, as one constant of British life appeared to pay its own solemn tribute to the ultimate: Queen Elizabeth II, who died earlier in the afternoon at her Scottish country estate of Balmoral aged 96
I don't feel like doing anything anymore. Wendy Green paid her respects to the Queen at Holyrood, the official residence of the Queen in the Scottish capital. It will never be like her.
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A nation is stunned by the passing of Britain's longest-reigning monarch. The news of Queen Elizabeth II's passing was received across the UK with tears and hushed tones. Parish churches, chapels and cathedrals are being encouraged to toll their bells in remembrance. A lot of people from all over the world have paid their respects.
Ursula von der Leyen said that she is a legend in her eyes because she represents the whole history of the Europe that is our common home with our British friends.
Boris Johnson, the former British Prime Minister, said that he was afraid that the Queen would just go on and on.
As she gets older, the Queen's health has been closely monitored. There is a dedicated team of medics in the royal household. She was unable to attend the Braemar Highland Gathering on Saturday due to her mobility issues.
Queen Elizabeth II showed why Britain still has a monarchy.
Normally, the new British Prime Minister would have been received by the Queen at Buckingham Palace in London, but instead she received her in Scotland. The Queen looked good at the time, but the gathering of senior royals at Balmoral just two days later signaled the worst.
She died in Scotland and her death has triggered a plan. Had she passed south of the border, she would have been part of the operation. After the remains of the Queen are taken to Holyrood, they will be taken to St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile and then taken to London by train.
There are major implications for Scotland from Queen Elizabeth II's death.
Parliament will be prorogued on the day of the Queen's funeral in order to allow time for mourning. Tens of thousands are expected to descend from all over the world to pay their respects, adding to huge crowds of every age and ethnic group that have already gathered at royal residences across the U.K. The crowd gathered outside Buckingham Palace broke into two groups, one for the new monarch and the other for the old monarch. The unifying power of the Queen was cited by many mourners when talking to Time. The world is collapsing around me. Louise Cabral spoke to Time outside of Buckingham Palace. A lot is happening at the moment and this is just a really sad thing to add to it all.
Sally Cherry, a tourist from Australia, said, "You can't imagine her not being there." She was a big part of my parents life. One monarch is so extraordinary. I don't think that will happen again.
The U.K. was the seat of an empire that was said to never set. She left behind a legacy of her own in many of the countries she ruled. Her reign spanned 14 U.S. Presidents and 15 British Prime Ministers, and it was fitting that she died in Scotland.
The Queen frequently spent her summer vacations at the British Royal Family's residence, called Balmoral. The Queen and Prince Philip spent a week in Scotland after she was crowned monarch.
The locals in the area saw her as their neighbor and often bumped into her on walks or in the village. She will not be around anymore.
It is noteworthy that Queen Elizabeth II was the first queen to rule in Scotland. Elizabeth I, the daughter of Henry VII who ruled England for 44 years between 1558 and 1603, was never queen of Scotland. Scottish nationalists often deface objects marked "QEII" in Scotland, such as Royal Mail post boxes, because they don't understand the distinction.
Queen Elizabeth II is featured on every time cover.
At a time when the majority of Scots voted to remain in the E.U., the Queen's affection for Scotland remained a unifying force.
Her life was a testament to her dedication and service. I send my deepest sympathies to The King and the Royal Family.
Charles, who is expected to travel across the U.K. in coming days for ceremonial duties, is a more outspoken voice on social and environmental issues. It doesn't know if that activism is divisive.
It will be weird to see someone else in the place of the Queen. Charles has big boots to fill, but I hope the public will support him.
Reporting by Yasmeen Serhan of London.
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