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Queen Elizabeth death LIVE Updates: King Charles III pledges to uphold constitutional principles in his first speech

THE TIMES OF INDIA | Sep 09, 2022, 23:27:59 IST

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Queen Elizabeth death LIVE Updates: King Charles III pledges to uphold constitutional principles in his first speech

King Charles III made his first address on Friday as the British Monarch, where he vowed to carry on his mother's 'lifelong service' to the nation. This comes a day after British Queen Elizabeth II passed away. She was 96. She was Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century. Charles will be proclaimed the new King on Saturday. Stay with TOI for the latest developments

11:33 (IST) Sep 09

Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed condolences to the British royal family over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

He noted in the statement Friday that Elizabeth was the first British monarch to visit China, which she did in 1986. "Her death is a great loss to the British people.”

10:38 (IST) Sep 09

The All England Club, home of the Wimbledon tennis tournament, said the queen undertook her duties "with great wisdom, dignity and charm for 70 years".

The queen was also the royal patron of the Welsh Rugby Union, which thanked her for "years of service on this profoundly sad day".

10:37 (IST) Sep 09

Brazil soccer great Pele tweeted about his admiration for the queen ever since meeting her in person in 1968 when she visited the Maracana in Rio de Janeiro.

"Her deeds have marked generations," Pele wrote. "This legacy will last forever."

10:36 (IST) Sep 09

Former England soccer player and television commentator Gary Lineker tweeted: "Such a terribly sad day. A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. A comforting ever present in the lives of most of us. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty."

10:35 (IST) Sep 09

The US Tennis Association held a moment of silence before the first US Open women's semifinal match Thursday night - won in straight sets by Ons Jabeur over Caroline Garcia.

"We would like to pause to remember Queen Elizabeth II," the stadium announcer said. "Our thoughts are with the people today of the United Kingdom. Remember to be part of us in a second of silence." Rafael Nadal offered his "most respectful, sincere and deepest condolences".

10:33 (IST) Sep 09

There was a minute's silence before Manchester United's Europa League game against Real Sociedad kicked off at Old Trafford, with both teams wearing black armbands and the flags at stadium lowered to half-staff as a sign of respect.

There was no pre-match music and the digital advertising hoardings around the field were switched off.

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10:32 (IST) Sep 09

The English Football League, which runs the three divisions below the Premier League, called off its games that had been scheduled to be played Friday evening

10:32 (IST) Sep 09

The Premier League paid its respects to the royal family, saying it was "deeply saddened" to hear of the queen's death.

10:31 (IST) Sep 09

Organisers of cycling's Tour of Britain declared the race over after canceling Friday's stage as well as two more over the weekend.

Gonzalo Serrano, who led after Thursday's stage, was named the winner.

10:31 (IST) Sep 09

Domestic rugby matches in England and Scotland were called off on Thursday and games will not be played over the weekend, either.

10:30 (IST) Sep 09

Horse racing meetings in Britain were suspended on Thursday night and Friday, with the governing body wanting to "remember her extraordinary life and contribution to our sport and our nation".

10:30 (IST) Sep 09

The England and Wales Cricket Board said Friday's play in the second test between England and South Africa at the Oval would not take place.

10:30 (IST) Sep 09

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10:09 (IST) Sep 09

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