Queen Elizabeth II attends an armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on June 28, 2022. Photo / AP
Queen Elizabeth II attends an armed forces act of loyalty parade in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, on June 28, 2022. Photo / AP
Obituaries and tributes for the late Queen Elizabeth II are pouring in from all corners of the world – with some a little more fitting than others.
Buckingham Palace announced today that the Queen has passed away aged 96 at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, early this morning NZT. Her reignwas the longest in Britain's history, and the Commonwealth, having acceded the throne in 1952.
Her son Charles assumed his role as King Charles III effective immediately.
Queen Elizabeth was on the throne for generations and as such, her death has led to a number of tribute posts – with some being a little questionable.
Also among the odd tributes was one from British sex toy and lingerie retailer Ann Summers.
The retailer's post had a photograph of a younger Queen Elizabeth, along with the caption "Thank you Ma'am for everything – for women, for family, for our nation. Sleep well."
Shrek's Adventure, Lego Land Windsor and Playmobil also all posted tributes to the Queen – with Lego and Playmobil even adding their own plastic reconstructions of her.
We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with all the Royal Family at this deeply sad time.
Out of respect the Resort will be closed tomorrow. If you're due to visit you will receive an email about your booking. pic.twitter.com/5vJlqUgIXv
Pizza Express also posted a tribute – which has been ridiculed due to the Queen's son, Prince Andrew claiming in 2019 he could not have had sex with a teenager at the home of now-convicted sex offender Ghislane Maxwell because he was attending a child's birthday party at Pizza Express in Woking.
