World continues to pay tribute to Queen as leaders congratulate King Charles on his accession
THE world has continued to pay tribute to the Queen as leaders congratulated her son on his accession.
In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country was mourning an “enormous loss” at a wreath-laying ceremony by dignitaries in Canberra.
As a mark of respect, the Australian flag is flying at half-mast and on Friday a 96-gun salute -- one round for each year of the Queen’s life - took place on the Parliament House forecourt.
A giant portrait of the Queen was displayed on the sails of the .
Albanese, who has previously spoken in support of moving toward a republic, said he talked on Friday night with British Prime Minister Liz Truss about the depth of sadness in both countries.
Queen Elizabeth visited Australia 16 times during her reign, with the first visit in 1954 and the last in 2011.
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US Vice-President Kamala Harris signed a book of condolence in Washington.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito is set to attend her funeral in his first foreign trip since taking the role in 2019.
In Berlin the Brandenburg Gate was lit in Union Jack colours. And the Queen was on billboards in Las Vegas.
Meanwhile, King Felipe VI of Spain wrote to Charles “with the vivid memory of your beloved mother still in our hearts and minds” and assured him of “our affection and deep friendship”.
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Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama told the new king: “I am confident that you will fulfil this great responsibility with kindness and affection, dedicated to the service of others.”
“Since I have the honour of counting Your Majesty as a dear and respected friend, it is a joy for me to see you being proclaimed King of the United Kingdom.
“I wish you every success in meeting whatever challenges lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the British people, and contributing to the creation of a more peaceful world.”
Even warmonger Vladimir Putin wished the new king well.
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In a statement posted on Twitter by the Russian embassy, he wrote: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on your accession to the throne.
“I wish Your Majesty success, good health and all the best.”