Celebrities across the pond and beyond are heartbroken over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Elton John, who was knighted by Her Royal Highness in 1998, said in a statement on Instagram that he, along with the rest of Britain, was “deeply saddened” to hear about the Queen’s passing on Thursday.
“She was an inspiring presence to be around, and lead the country through some of our greatest, and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth,” the “Candle In the Wind” singer, who had a close friendship with the late Princess Diana, added.
John, 75, also noted that Queen Elizabeth had been a “huge part” of his life from “childhood to this day,” and concluded, “I will miss her dearly.”
Fellow Brit Ozzy Osbourne, who played at the Queen’s Jubilee in 2002, also took to social media to express his condolences.
“I mourn with my country the passing of our greatest Queen,” the Black Sabbath rocker, 73, tweeted on Thursday. “With a heavy heart I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II”
Helen Mirren, who won an Oscar for portraying Queen Elizabeth in the 2006 film “The Queen,” paid tribute in an Instagram post.
“I am proud to be an Elizabethan,” she wrote. “We mourn a woman, who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility.”
In her own Instagram post, Victoria Beckham echoed what an “incredibly sad” day it was for everyone who loved the long-reigning monarch.
“Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world. I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen,” the former Spice Girl wrote.
“She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time.”
Elle Macpherson posted on Instagram a photo of when she met the Queen in 2011, and captioned it with two poignant quotes from the now-late monarch.
“I know of no single formula for success But over the years I have observed that some attributes of leadership are universal and are often about finding ways of encouraging people to combine their efforts, their talents, their insights, their enthusiasm and their inspiration to work together,” the Australian model, 58, wrote, citing the Queen.
She then added, “Let us not take ourselves too seriously. None of us has a monopoly on wisdom. Queen Elizabeth II.”
In the U.S., actress Jennifer Garner posted an image of a young Queen Elizabeth and captioned it on Instagram, “What an elegant, incredible woman. 💔”
Whoopi Goldberg also chimed in via Twitter, writing, “Several years ago, I met Queen Elizebeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009. As she approached me, all i could think of was WTH?? I’m an American kid from the projects and I’m in the company of the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.”
Maria Shriver, who derives from what many dub America’s royal family, the Kennedys, paid tribute to Her Royal Highness with a slideshow of photos from her reign.
“It’s the end of an era,” the journalist, 66, captioned the video. “What a [sic] extraordinary life of public service. What an extrodinary [sic] life period.”
She added, “The queen served her country, until the very end, with class, strength, dignity, and honor. She was married for 74 years, a mother to four, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.”
Shriver noted — perhaps referencing the royal family’s contentious history — that the Queen “saw it all” and still “managed to stay above all the noise,” adding, “She was a legend.”
Kris Jenner posted on Instagram four images of the Queen from different eras of her life, and captioned the collage, “Rest In Peace, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Graceful, dedicated, elegant, unforgettable.
“Today and always we will remember her as one of the greatest leaders our world has ever seen. I send my love and condolences to the Royal Family.”
Bravo exec and “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy Cohen simply posted artwork of the Queen on his Instagram, while former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star Lisa Vanderpump – who was born in England – also paid her own tribute.
“We knew this day was inevitable but such overwhelming sadness at the loss of one of the most inspirational women the world has known,” the reality star, 61, shared on Instagram.
“Her reign was exemplary as she saw our nation through so many crises. Not just a monarch but also a matriarch to our country and the commonwealth. Heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family. Our hearts are broken.”
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died at age 96 “peacefully at Balmoral,” according to a tweet by the royal family.
Early Thursday, the royal family announced doctors were “concerned” about the Queen’s health, so she was put under “medical supervision.”
Prince Harry, Prince William, Prince Andrew and more flew to Balmoral in Scotland to be by the monarch’s bedside.
As a result of the Queen’s death, Charles is now King of the United Kingdom and the British Commonwealth, and his wife Camilla Parker Bowles has the title of Queen Consort.
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