Read how Southern California residents honored Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her death.
While world leaders offered condolences in the wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death,
A mourner leaves flowers outside the British Embassy following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2022, in Washington. Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
“I would imagine that my thoughts are much the same as everyone else, the shock of it all,” Wilmore said. “She was an excellent representative of the UK and associated countries for 70 years – without putting a foot wrong.”Andrew W. Gregson, president of the North OC Chamber of Commerce and a decorated former member of the 1st Battalion Scots Guard, found himself at The Olde Ship, a family-owned and operated British pub in Fullerton, struggling to take it all in.
Andrew W. Gregson, President/CEO of North Orange County Chamber outside The Olde Ship in Fullerton on Sept. 8, 2022. “Her majesty is and was everything British,” he said. “And that, like many things in our world today, will be lost, adding to the grief and loss of an excellent, inspiring leader.” “We’ve gone from the joy of celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee to this,” said Fry, donning black tails, a silky vest and white carnation on his lapel. “But her reign was magnificent. She was the longest reigning queen in the history of the world. She was regaled all around the world. But if there was ever a time someone was going to heaven, she’s in heaven now.”
In childhood in the United Kingdom, Bennett watched the queen wave from a car. Later in life, she said the family oftentimes made her feel as if she herself was part of the bunch.Bennett, who opened The British Connection 20 years ago, was selling plenty of British flags Thursday, as well as souvenirs, like plates, from the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in June, which celebrated her 70 years of service.
Fry echoed Sanchez, noting that the endearing value of Elizabeth was her steadiness on the throne for decades. He note that Elizabeth’s son, the new king, nor his son, Prince William, will see that kind of longevity.In a statement Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said “California joins the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth, and people around the world in mourning the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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