THE SOCIALS BOW DOWN
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch, died Thursday at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after 70 years on the throne. Her son Charles, Prince of Wales, will serve as her successor.
The Queen's death has sparked a cascade of social-media tributes from dozens of music legends—some knighted, some not—including Sir Paul McCartney, who wrote, "God bless Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace. Long live the King."
God bless Queen Elizabeth II
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) September 8, 2022
May she rest in peace
Long live The King
Paul McCartney pic.twitter.com/fK9wXqkAsa
Ozzy Osbourne, who was in the running for knighthood as recently as July, wrote, "I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II."
I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen. With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II pic.twitter.com/JZYXGRz2hb
— Ozzy Osbourne (@OzzyOsbourne) September 8, 2022
Sir Elton John, who was knighted by the Queen in 1998, said, "Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth." He added that he will "miss her dearly."
— Elton John (@eltonofficial) September 8, 2022
Mick Jagger appeared equally devastated by the Queen's death, writing, "For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her from a beautiful young lady to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the royal family."
For my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. I remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the Royal family. pic.twitter.com/3JLILZDKwK
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) September 8, 2022
As "Operation London Bridge" funeral plans get underway, Twitter and Instagram will undoubtedly continue to light up with reactions from a string of notable names. Find Ringo Starr, Victoria Beckham, Duran Duran, Geezer Butler and Sharon Osbourne's tributes below.
Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth ll. The embodiment of strength, dignity and unwavering commitment to her vow. May you be at peace beside His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburg. Long Live The King. pic.twitter.com/SbnhCl4tsm
— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) September 8, 2022God bless Queen Elizabeth peace and love to all the family peace and love Ringo. 😎✌️🌟❤️🌈☮️ pic.twitter.com/B8Tomh9HoD
— #RingoStarr (@ringostarrmusic) September 8, 2022
Sad to hear of The Queen passing. I remember the street celebrations when she was crowned Queen. Always a staple of growing up in England. GSTQ- RIP pic.twitter.com/TEROdsZvGk
— Geezer Butler (@geezerbutler) September 8, 2022
