JAKARTA - British Prime Minister Liz Truss paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, after the death of the king at Balmoral Castle, Scotland at the age of 96, Thursday.
PM Truss' statement was delivered in his official office and residence, Downing Street 10. Here's what it says as reported by Reuters on September 9:
"We are all devastated by the news that we have just heard from Balmoral. The Queen's Death is a great surprise to the nation and the world. Queen Elizabeth II is the stone that became the basis for modern Britain to be built. Our country has grown and developed under its rule."
"England is a big country like it is today because of him. He took the throne right after the Second World War. He is fighting for the development of the Commonwealth, from a small group of seven countries to 56 families of countries covering every continent in the world. We are now a modern, developing and dynamic nation."
"Through thick and thin, Queen Elizabeth II gave us the stability and strength we needed. She is the spirit of Great Britain - and that spirit will last a long time. She has been the longest king we have ever ruled."
"It is an extraordinary achievement to lead with dignity and grace for 70 years. Its service life exceeds most of the memories of our lives. Instead, he is loved and admired by the people of the UK and around the world."
"He has been a personal inspiration to me and many British citizens. His service to duty is an example for all of us. Earlier this week, at the age of 96, he remains determined to carry out his duties when he appointed me as the 15th prime minister."
"Throughout his life he has visited more than 100 countries and he has touched the lives of millions of people around the world."
"In difficult days in the future, we will gather with our friends across the UK, the Commonwealth, and the world to celebrate their extraordinary service period."
"It's a big loss day, but Queen Elizabeth II left a huge legacy."
"Today the Crown moved, as has been done for more than a thousand years, to our new king, our new head of state: His Majesty King Charles III."
"With the King's family, we mourn the loss of his mother."
"And when we mourn, we must unite as people to support him. To help him bear the extraordinary responsibility he now holds for all of us."
"We offer him our loyalty and dedication as his mother devoted so much for so long. And with the passing of the second Elizabeth era, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, just like He Her Majesty will hope, saying the words of God save the King."
Queen Elizabeth II appointed Liz Truss as British Prime Minister on Tuesday, tasked with directing the country through a looming recession and an energy crisis that threatens the future of millions of households and businesses awaits.
Truss, the fourth Conservative prime minister in six years, visited the royal family home in Scotland, to be asked by the 96-year-old Queen to form a new government.
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