After an astonishing 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II has died at age 96. She passed peacefully on Thursday, September 8th, 2022, at her Scottish estate Balmoral Castle. Since the news broke only hours ago, the whole world has gone into mourning. And the queen’s beloved fans began putting together memorials and video tributes immediately.
To commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s exceptional life, we have gathered some of our favorite tributes down below that have been shared on TikTok. Enjoy watching these heartfelt videos, and be sure to grab a box of tissues to have on hand for when the tears start flowing. Then let us know in the comments what you loved most about Queen Elizabeth II. And if you want to continue celebrating the life of this dear queen, be sure to check out this heartwarming Bored Panda piece next.
People are expressing their love for Queen Elizabeth II by sharing heartwarming video tributes online
One person collected beautiful images celebrating her 96 years of life
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Queen Elizabeth II was crowned queen in 1952 and has seen the world change an enormous amount since then. During her reign, the polio vaccine was declared safe, the FDA approved the world’s first birth control pill, the Vietnam war began and ended, the Chernobyl nuclear disaster occurred, the Berlin Wall fell, the 9/11 attacks occurred, Brexit became official, the COVID-19 pandemic began, as well as countless other major events.
Queen Elizabeth II has held the longest reign of any other monarch in the UK, and the second longest reigning monarch of all time. And during her impressive reign, Queen Elizabeth made an unforgettable impression on the world. She had a lifetime full of honorable accomplishments, such as serving in World War II as an auto mechanic, advocating for racial justice, bringing modern views to the monarchy, heading countless charity efforts, and reforming the monarchy’s finances.
Despite the mixed opinions the public has about the royal family as a whole, one thing remains: everybody loved Queen Elizabeth. In fact, she was Britain’s favorite member of the royal family. According to a recent survey, many Brits viewed her as a great representation for the nation for the rest of the world, believed she united the people of Britain, and viewed her as powerful, capable and of sound judgment. Compared to the other members of the royal family, the public perception of Queen Elizabeth was overwhelmingly positive.
Another video features rarely seen images of the queen that show just how relatable she was
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One fan combined clips of the queen meeting the last 15 prime ministers of the United Kingdom
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The queen's family, which is understandably torn up about this sad news, is well aware of the fact that she will be missed. King Charles III referred to the death of his beloved mother as a “moment of great sadness” that would be felt across the globe. "We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished sovereign and a much-loved mother,” he told the BBC. "I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world."
And in reference to Charles III becoming the new king, Prime Minister Liz Truss is optimistic that he will live up to his mother’s reputation. “We offer him our loyalty and devotion, just as his mother devoted so much, to so many, for so long,” she told the BBC. "And with the passing of the second Elizabethan age, we usher in a new era in the magnificent history of our great country, exactly as Her Majesty would have wished, by saying the words 'God save the King'."
Another person decided to share sweet images of sisterly love
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One video featured clips from her coronation day in 1953 and her Platinum Jubilee in 2022
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Whether you are from the United Kingdom or not, we hope you take a moment today to remember the wonderful life of Queen Elizabeth II. Her memory will live on forever, but at least for today, the whole world will come together to celebrate her achievements and her wonderful reputation. Let us know in the comments if you were a fan of this beloved queen, and if you’d like to share about any of her accomplishments that particularly had an impact on you, we would love to hear those as well.
One person shared a video of Queen Elizabeth II bowing to Princess Diana's coffin
Someone else shared this adorable video of the queen using Zoom
Here's a precious video of Queen Elizabeth with her gaggle of dogs
And another fan compiled some of the queen's most hilarious moments
Many viewers shared their love for the queen in the comments after watching these beautiful tributes
