Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wrote that the Queen’s death was “a deeply sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world”. The death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth is a deeply sad moment for the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world. Her life was one of extraordinary devotion and service. On behalf of the people of Scotland, I convey my deepest condolences to the King and the Royal Family. https://t.co/o2XqGJMF2S — Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) September 8, 2022 Michelle O’Neill, First Minister-designate for Northern Ireland, said the British people will miss the Queen’s leadership. “Personally, I am grateful for Queen Elizabeth’s significant contribution and determined efforts to promote peace and reconciliation between our two islands,” Sinn Féin’s O’Neill wrote. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou Macdonald hailed the Queen as a “strong supporter and ally of those who believe in peace and reconciliation” and expressed her sincere condolences on behalf of Irish republicans. He added: “Her death is a moment of sadness and pride for the British people.” “Throughout the peace process she has led by example in building relationships with those of us who are Irish and who share a different political faith and aspirations for herself and her government,” O’Neill said in a statement. I was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The British people will miss the leadership he gave as a monarch. I would like to extend my sincere condolences to her children and extended family as they come to terms with their grief 1/4 — Michelle O’Neill (@moneillsf) September 8, 2022 Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, leader of Northern Ireland’s largest pro-British party, the Democratic Unionist Party, said in a video statement: “Her Majesty has set an example in Northern Ireland and extended the hand of friendship to help the reconciliation process. We are obliged to build on this foundation.”
