Powerful Photos Show Countries Around The World Mourning Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth II was one of the most famous faces on Earth for almost all of her 96 years. Most of us have only lived in a world with her in it, so her death sent shockwaves around the globe. Naturally, many nations offered their tributes to her — and they did it in extremely grand and poignant ways as these powerful photographs show.
1. Sydney, Australia
Undoubtedly the most iconic building in Australia, the Sydney Opera House is known the world over. It was quite the statement, then, when the Queen’s image was projected onto its sails in the wake of her death. This was a gesture recognizing the fact she was the country’s head of state for so many decades.
2. Cardiff, Wales
Throughout her time as monarch of the United Kingdom, Queen Elizabeth II spent a lot of time in different parts of her realm. Naturally, that meant traveling extensively throughout Wales. The country’s appreciation for her — and the former Prince of Wales, Charles — was on full display following her passing, especially when the Band of the Royal Welsh and the regimental mascot carried out the tradition of proclaiming Charles III as the new king.
3. Kuwait City, Kuwait
The Kuwait Towers are iconic within their own home city and country. The day after the Queen died, the structures were lit up with her likeness and that of the Union Jack. On top of that, the entire nation entered into an official three-day period of mourning following the news.
4. Rome, Italy
Soccer matches are massive spectacles all over Europe, with millions of people watching the game in person or on TV. So, when the Queen died, the games scheduled to take place presented an opportunity to pay tribute. This one was between Italy’s Lazio and the Netherlands’ Feyenoord, with a minute’s silence being observed in the Roman stadium that hosted the game.
