Queen Elizabeth arrives at an event at the Royal Mail's Windsor delivery office, in Windsor, west of London, Britain. Picture: REUTERS/Peter Nicholls
Cape Town – Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday, many across the internet shared tributes and sent their condolences; others simply did not care.
World leaders and influencers across Europe and the US mourned the death of the queen with former prime minister Boris Johnson saying Thursday was “our country’s saddest day”.
US President Joe Biden said that she was the “first British monarch to whom people all around the world could feel a personal and immediate connection”, while French leader Emmanuel Macron added that “she was a constant presence in our lives”.
Our statement on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. pic.twitter.com/0n7pmVVg2w
— President Biden (@POTUS) September 8, 2022
WATCH: #VolodymyrZelensky says the death of Britain's #QueenElizabethII is "a heavy loss for the world". 🎥 by @FootballFaan #TheAfrican #UnitedKingdom #Ukraine️ pic.twitter.com/fXj9uSEmtW
— The African (@TheAfrican_coza) September 9, 2022
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled his meetings with Queen Elizabeth II saying he’ll never forget “her warmth and kindness”, while Singapore’s prime minister Lee Hsien Loong acknowledged her work with the Commonwealth of Nations.
I had memorable meetings with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II during my UK visits in 2015 and 2018. I will never forget her warmth and kindness. During one of the meetings she showed me the handkerchief Mahatma Gandhi gifted her on her wedding. I will always cherish that gesture. pic.twitter.com/3aACbxhLgC
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 8, 2022
The original girl boss. One of the most inspirational women. The end of an era. 👑 RIP 💔 https://t.co/WZWpGIaXoH
— ParisHilton (@ParisHilton) September 8, 2022
On the African continent, however, many shared memes celebrating her death under #BlackTwitter and saying they would never forget their history and the impact the UK has had on their people and respective countries.
As an African & descendant of Mau Mau I cannot celebrate institutions of African slavery,colonisation & racism.British Empire & royal family of Queen Elizabeth II & King Charles did unspeakable atrocities to Africans & stole African Wealth #BlackTwitter #LondonBridgeIsDown pic.twitter.com/z1NPTod5Yg
— Teddy Kimani (@Teddykimany) September 9, 2022
I absolutely *had* to make this contribution#IrishTwitter #BlackTwitter #browntwitter #DingDongTheWitchIsDead pic.twitter.com/6yhIDr1JBm
— Lisa-Marie Farrell (@LittleRedHeidi) September 8, 2022
People will never forget. #blacktwitter #IrishTwitter https://t.co/hD7Mep3Ltt
— Marshal Moe (@marshal_moe) September 9, 2022
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