Saturday, 7 September 2024

Queen Elizabeth II: two years on

Queen Elizabeth II died two years ago today. 

At the time of her death, Her Majesty had six surviving (British) former prime ministers. They all issued statements about her. They also spoke to the media about her. Two of them - Theresa May and Boris Johnson - paid tribute to her in The House of Commons.

Sir John Major

Sir John Major posted a statement on his website.

Sir Tony Blair

Sir Tony Blair posted on Twitter and on his Institute's website.

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown posted on Twitter. He also wrote an article for the Daily Record.

David Cameron

David Cameron posted on Twitter and his website.

Theresa May

Theresa May posted on Twitter and spoke in The House of Commons.

Boris Johnson

Boris Johnson posted on Twitter and spoke in The Commons.

Funeral

They all attended The Queen's funeral, their arrival being - next to the arrival of her Ladies-in-Waiting - being some of the most visually powerful coverage of the service. 


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