Queen Elizabeth II was one of the greatest leaders of the modern era

Queen Elizabeth II will be sorely missed on both sides of the Atlantic and across the free world, and she will continue to inspire future generations.

We cherish the memory of a truly great leader who lived her life for the sake of her nation with a tremendous sense of dedication, public service, and sacrifice. The Queen will continue to inspire future generations. She will be remembered as a monarch who admirably led her nation through decades of tremendous change on many fronts, from the end of Empire in the 1950s and 1960s through to the Brexit era of the 2020s.

Over the course of 70 years, 15 British premierships and 14 U.S. presidencies, the Queen has been a unifying force and a titan on the world stage. She was also the embodiment of the Anglo-American Special Relationship, greatly strengthening the ties between the U.K. and the U.S., which speaks to her immense popularity among the American people.