On September 8, Queen Elizabeth passed away at the age of 96, and mourning has been pouring in from around the world. Celebrities such as Mick Jagger, Elton John, and Naomi Campbell have expressed their condolences, as have many world leaders, including British Prime Minister Liz Truss and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

We now have statements from President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Biden was able to meet with the Queen in June 2021, just over a year before the monarch died. [The Queen was] more than a monarch. She defined an era."

As we prepare to adapt to the world after Queen Elizabeth's death, the President and First Lady captured the feelings of millions. She was a stabilizing presence in an ever-changing world and a source of comfort and pride for generations of Britons." [The Bidens said of their relationship with Queen Elizabeth, "We first met her in 1982, when we visited England as part of a Senate delegation. And in June 2021, when we made our first trip abroad as President and First Lady, we were honored by her hospitality. The Queen charmed us with her wit, touched us with her kindness, and generously shared her wisdom."

They further note the Queen's longstanding relationship with the United States, especially "during the darkest days after 9/11, she painfully reminded us that 'grief is the price we pay for love.'"

Throughout her reign, the Queen has been known to offer verbal comfort to her people, one of the most famous examples being the speech Princess Diana gave in 1997, just days after her tragic death.