Queen Elizabeth II dies — follow the latest news as the world mourns
Dolly Parton has led tributes from US artists who performed for and met Queen Elizabeth II, praising her “grace and strength”.
Diana Ross, Dionne Warwick and Barbra Streisand also paid their respects to the queen, with Ross saying she “devoted her life to her country and to the service of others”.
Sharing a picture of the pair, Parton recalled their meeting more than four decades ago.
“I had the honour of meeting and performing for Queen Elizabeth II on my trip to London in 1977,” she wrote on Instagram.
“She carried herself with grace and strength her entire life.
“May she rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. Love, Dolly.”
Ross said she was happy to have performed during the recent platinum jubilee celebrations, where she appeared alongside British performers including Sir Rod Stewart.
“Thank you to Her Majesty the queen,” she said.
“She devoted her life to her country and to the service of others. I am happy I was able to say thank you to Her Majesty at this year’s platinum jubilee.
“With love and condolences to all of her family, we all celebrate her life.”
Warwick, who performed for the queen in 1968, said the monarch had greeted her “graciously” during their encounter.
“The transition of the queen of England saddens me as I had the opportunity of meeting and performing for her.
“She graciously greeted me with knowledge of my recordings, naming I Say A Little Prayer as a favourite.
“Condolences to her family and the citizens of the United Kingdom.”
Streisand said that the queen had been “a constant for us all”.
“Sad to hear about the passing of Queen Elizabeth II,” she wrote.
“She was a constant for us all. Respected around the world. May she rest in peace. Barbra.”
The official Twitter account of Frank Sinatra, who met the queen in 1958 and 1983 before his death in 1998, also sent condolences.
“Rest in peace, Queen Elizabeth II. Her legacy, integrity, and grace will forever live in our hearts,” a short tribute read.
“Frank Sinatra Enterprises sends our deepest condolences to her loved ones and family. God save the king.”
American singers to have previously performed for the queen include Alicia Keys and Lady Gaga.
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US actress Marilyn Monroe and actor Victor Mature meet the British monarch at the Empire Theatre in London. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth II meets actor Charlie Chaplin at the Empire Theatre in London. Getty -
She meets actress Veronica Hurst and actor Rock Hudson at the Royal Film Performance in London in 1952. Getty -
Frank Sinatra is presented to Queen Elizabeth at a movie premiere. PA -
The queen with US actress Jayne Mansfield and British actor Stanley Baker at the Odeon Theatre in London. AP -
Queen Elizabeth meets actor Rex Harrison and his wife Rachel Roberts at the premiere of 'Dr Dolittle' in London. Getty -
Mother Teresa receives the Insignia of the Honorary Order of Merit from Queen Elizabeth in New Delhi. AP -
South African leader Nelson Mandela with Queen Elizabeth at Buckingham Palace. AP -
The queen meets Spice Girls members Emma Bunton and Victoria Beckham. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth with US performer Jennifer Lopez in London. Getty -
The monarch with pop star Madonna at London's Albert Hall. WireImage -
Queen Elizabeth greets actor Sir Roger Moore at Windsor Castle. Getty -
She shakes hands with US singer Lady Gaga in Blackpool, England. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth meets US actress and singer Bette Midler. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth at Wimbledon with tennis stars Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki. Getty -
UK tennis player Andy Murray and Jarkko Nieminen of Finland meet the queen at Wimbledon. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip with with Pope Benedict XVI at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, which was her official residence in Scotland. Getty -
She meets actor Rowan Atkinson and actress Gillian Anderson at Buckingham Palace. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth presents artist David Hockney with the Order of Merit at Buckingham Palace. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth speaks to actresses Joan Collins and Kate O'Mara and singer Shirley Bassey. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth and musician Gary Barlow on stage during the diamond jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace. Getty -
From left, Sir Elton John, Sir Cliff Richard, Dame Shirley Bassey, Sir Tom Jones and Sir Paul McCartney meet the monarch after a diamond jubilee event. Getty -
The queen takes part in a spoof of James Bond alongside actor Daniel Craig for the opening ceremony of the London Olympics in 2012. AFP -
Queen Elizabeth greets singer Andrea Bocelli. Getty -
The queen meets Nicola Roberts, Cheryl Cole, Kimberley Walsh and Sarah Harding from pop group Girls Aloud. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth greets singer Kylie Minogue. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth receives an honorary Bafta from actor Kenneth Branagh at Windsor Castle. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth meets 'Star Wars' director George Lucas at Windsor Castle. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth speaks to British actor Christopher Lee. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth with actress Carey Mulligan and actor James Nesbitt. Getty -
She speaks to director Tom Hooper and actor Eddie Redmayne. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth greets singer Sir Rod Stewart during a reception for the Royal National Institute for the Blind at St James's Palace. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth watches Dame Helen Mirren perform a speech from Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'. Getty -
The queen with actress Gemma Arterton at Buckingham Palace. Getty -
Actress Angelina Jolie is presented with the Insignia of an Honorary Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George by Queen Elizabeth. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth greets singer Annie Lennox at the Royal Academy of Arts in London. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth with 'Vogue' editor Anna Wintour. AP -
Queen Elizabeth meets British singer Liam Payne at Westminster Abbey. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth meets former England footballer David Beckham at Buckingham Palace. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth talks to British boxer Anthony Joshua. Getty -
Queen Elizabeth ll meets Liz Taylor and husband John Warner at a gala dinner in 1976 in Washington. Getty Images -
Perry Como, Frank Sinatra and Dionne Warwick serenaded the queen on her 1983 California visit and George Burns acted as master of ceremonies. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip join Nancy Reagan during a red carpet celebrity-filled event at 20th Century Fox studios on February 27, 1983 in Los Angeles, California. Getty Images
