Sir Elton John honored Queen Elizabeth II at a performance on Thursday, telling a Toronto crowd that he was 'very sad' about her death.
John was one of many people, including celebrities, politicians and world leaders, who paid their respects to the queen.
Sir Paul McCartney, who has also been vocal about his admiration of the queen, wrote:"God bless Queen Elizabeth II / May she rest in peace / Long live The King." Britain's new prime minister, Liz Truss, ,"She has been a personal inspiration to me and to many Britons," adding,"Her devotion to duty is an example to us all.""She defined an era," they added."In a world of constant change, she was a steadying presence and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons, including many who have never known their country without her.
"To my darling mama, as you begin your last great journey to join my dear late papa, I want simply to say this: Thank you. Thank you for your love and devotion to our family and to the family of nations you have served so diligently all these years," the king said."May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest."
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