CHRISTIANNEWS.COM- For the first time in 70 years, Great Britain dawn without the queen Isabell II, this Friday, while people from all over the country, and the world, mourn the death of the monarch.
Elizabeth who died at the age of 96, after the longest reign in British historyoversaw the death throes of the British empire, endured global turmoil and internal scandal, welcomed 15 prime ministers, and dramatically modernized the monarchy, CNN reported.
Although the British rarely looked to the monarchy for political leadership, Isabel has been a constant presence highly esteemed by manythrough decades of significant change, which saw Britain transform from a declining, war-weary imperial power into a modern multicultural state.
first day of mourning
As dawn broke on Friday, Britain entered its first full day of mourning, church bells pealing across the country in honor of the queen. Some stores, including Selfridges department store, They decided to close as a show of respect.
Many brought flowers, and lit candles, some looking visibly shocked by the news. The silent song of “God save the Queen”burst into the crowd, outside Buckingham Palace, where the crowd gathered, even as night fell.
In accordance with royal tradition, a written declaration was posted on the palace gates, which announced the queen’s death. In a startling moment, just after the official announcement was made, the heavy rain that was lashing London stopped, and a great double rainbow appeared over the palace.
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