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Dressed in a black suit with a black tie, and black ribbon pinned to his lapel, a visibly shaken Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau addressed his people after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the country’s official head of state.
“She was our Queen for almost half of Canada's existence and she had an obvious, deep and abiding love and affection for Canadians,” Mr Trudeau said.
“She served us all with strength and wisdom for 70 years.”
Mr Trudeau, who first met the queen as a young child when his father Pierre Elliott Trudeau was prime minister, was the 12th Canadian leader to meet the Queen.
His long connection with her was evident. His voice cracked at times as he fondly recalled fondly their relationship.
“I’m having trouble believing that my last sit down with her was my last,” Mr Trudeau said. “I will so miss those chats. She was thoughtful, wise, curious, helpful, funny and so much more.”
“In a complicated world her steady grace and resolve brought comfort and strength to us all. Canada is in mourning. She was one of my favourite people in the world, and I will miss her so."
Canadian politicians reacted in near unison in expressing sadness over the queen's death.
"It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II," said Candice Bergen, interim leader of the official opposition.
"On behalf of the Conservative party of Canada, I want to express our deepest condolences to the royal family."
Jagmeet Singh, leader of the New Democratic Party, offered his condolences on Twitter.
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The most recent official portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, at Windsor Castle, was for her platinum jubilee. The image is part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition, on view at Windsor Castle until September 26. Photo: Ranald Mackechnie -
This portrait, issued by the Royal Collection Trust, was taken by photographer Dorothy Wilding in 1952, and is featured in the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Accession exhibition, on view at Buckingham Palace until October 2. Photo: Royal Collection Trust -
This portrait of Queen Elizabeth by British artist Lucian Freud was finished in 2001 and caused an outcry. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Reuters -
The monarch was featured in Andy Warhol's 'Reigning Queens' series of portraits created in 1985. The pop art print, although not officially commissioned, was later brought into the Royal Collection. The image is a part of Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust -
This image of Queen Elizabeth II on her Coronation Day on June 2, 1953, was taken by royal photographer Cecil Beaton, and remains one of the most famous portraits of the monarch. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust -
The portrait of Queen Elizabeth II painted by Pietro Annigoni, was finished in 1956 and commissioned by the Fishmongers Company in the City of London. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. PA -
Michael Leonard's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was painted for her 60th birthday, and commissioned by 'Reader's Digest'. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Reader's Digest / Shutterstock -
Nigerian artist Chinwe Chukwuogo-Roy painted this portrait of Queen Elizabeth II, which was commissioned by the Commonwealth to mark her 2002 golden jubilee on March 10, 2002. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust -
Artist Chris Levine made headlines with his controversial portrait titled 'Lightness of Being', which shows the queen with her eyes closed. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Royal Collection Trust -
The 1963 plaster cast known as the 'Dressed Head' by Arnold Machin, provided the portrait of Queen Elizabeth II to be used on British stamps from 1967. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Getty Images -
This recent portrait of the monarch titled 'Algorithm Queen', was painted by an ultra-realistic humanoid robot artist called Ai-Da Robot for the platinum jubilee. -
Ralph Heimans's portrait of Queen Elizabeth II was commissioned to mark her 60 years on the throne and hung in the Chapter House of Westminster Abbey. The image is a part of the Platinum Jubilee: The Queen's Coronation exhibition. Photo: Dean and Chapter of Westminster / AFP
"Queen Elizabeth II lived a life of history and duty," Mr Singh said. "She was also a mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
"My thoughts today are for her family who have lost a pillar of strength in their lives"
Flags at Peace Tower, Canada’s Parliament, have been lowered to half-staff in honour of the country’s longest serving monarch.
Queen Elizabeth with US presidents — in pictures
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Queen Elizabeth II speaking during the State Banquet in Buckingham Palace alongside Barack Obama, the US president at the time. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth with US President Joe Biden at Windsor Castle in England on June 13, 2021. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth with the Bidens at Windsor Castle. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth with US first lady Jill Biden in the Grand Corridor at Windsor Castle. Getty Images -
The Bidens with the queen at Windsor Castle. Reuters -
Mr Biden and Queen Elizabeth. Reuters -
Ms Biden with the queen at Windsor Castle. Reuters -
Mr Biden and his wife with the queen after attending the G7 Leader's Summit. Getty Images -
Former US president Barack Obama and the queen during a State Banquet in Buckingham Palace on May 24, 2011 in London. Getty Images -
Mr Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama are welcomed by the queen to Buckingham Palace on April 1, 2009. Photo: White House -
Ms Obama greets football star David Beckham at a dinner in honour of the queen at Winfield House in London, on May 25, 2011. Photo: US National Archives -
Mr Obama and Queen Elizabeth greet guests including actor Colin Firth at Winfield House, on May 25, 2011. Photo: US National Archives -
Mr Obama and his wife attend a State Banquet hosted by the queen at Buckingham Palace. Photo: US National Archives -
Mr and Mrs Obama receive the queen and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, prior to a dinner in the queen's honour at Winfield House in London. Photo: US National Archives -
Mr and Ms Obama talk with the queen, Prince Philip, US ambassador Louis Susman and his wife, Margaret. Photo: US National Archives -
The queen and the Obamas at Winfield House, the residence of the US ambassador. Getty Images -
The Obamas walk out to pose with the queen and Prince Phillip before a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. Reuters -
Mr Obama and his wife pose for photographs with the queen and Prince Philip during an audience at Buckingham Palace on April 1, 2009. Getty Images -
The queen is received by Eleanor Roosevelt, the US first lady at the time. Photo: US National Archives -
Former US president Donald Trump and the queen inspect a Guard of Honour, formed of the Coldstream Guards, at Windsor Castle in July 2018. Getty Images -
Former US first lady Melania Trump, the queen and the Duchess of Cornwall during the Ceremonial Welcome at Buckingham Palace. Photo: US National Archives -
Mr Trump was criticised for walking ahead of the queen. Getty Images -
The queen stands with Mr Trump and his wife Melania Trump as they listen to the US national anthem during a welcome ceremony at Buckingham Palace. AFP -
The queen and Mr Trump during the commemorations for the 75th Anniversary of the D-Day landings at Southsea Common in Portsmouth, UK. AP -
The queen with Mr Trump as he arrived in Britain for a state visit, which was overshadowed by his outspoken remarks on Brexit. AFP -
Bill Clinton, the US president at the time, talks with the queen with Hillary Rodham Clinton and daughter Chelsea at the Garden Entrance of Buckingham Palace in December 2000. AFP -
The queen, George W Bush, the US president at the time, Laura Bush, and the Duke of Edinburgh pose in the music room at Buckingham Palace in November 2003. Getty Images -
The queen made a state visit to the US White House and was received by then-president George HW Bush and his wife Barbara Bush, along with Prince Philip, in May 1991. Getty Images -
The queen and former US president George W Bush meet well-wishers outside the White House in May 2007. Getty Images -
The queen accompanying Mr Bush, his wife Laura, then-US secretary of state Colin Powell and his wife Alma Powell, and the Duke of Edinburgh as they enter the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace in 2003. AP -
The elder Bush and his wife arrive on May 16, 1991, at a dinner at the British embassy in Washington accompanied by the queen and her husband. AFP -
Queen Margrethe of Denmark, Prince Philip, the queen, former French president Jacques Chirac, Bernadette Chirac, George W Bush, Ms Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin attend the commemoration ceremony for the 60th anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 2004, in Arromanches, France. Getty Images -
Then-US president Jimmy Carter joins the queen and Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace when he and six other world leaders attended a dinner. Getty Images -
The queen raises a glass with then-US president Gerald Ford. Photo: US National Archives -
The queen dances with Ford at the White House in Washington. Photo: US National Archives / Ford Library -
Prince Philip, former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy, the queen and US president at the time John Kennedy appear together at Buckingham Palace after a dinner party in 1961. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth out riding with then-US president Ronald Reagan at Windsor Park. PA -
Queen Elizabeth with the West German chancellor at the time Helmut Kohl, Reagan, and the British prime minister at the time Margaret Thatcher at Buckingham Palace. AP -
Reagan and Queen Elizabeth at a gala dinner at Windsor Castle. Getty Images -
Queen Elizabeth with UK prime minister at the time Edward Heath and then-US president Richard Nixon and his wife Pat Nixon at Chequers in Buckinghamshire. PA -
Queen Elizabeth with Nixon. AP -
Queen Elizabeth entertains former US president Richard Nixon to lunch at Buckingham Palace. Getty Images
