• Taste of Britain owner Rukhsana Aguilar, originally from London, said her Norcross, Georgia, shop has had many customers arrive condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. EPA
    Taste of Britain owner Rukhsana Aguilar, originally from London, said her Norcross, Georgia, shop has had many customers arrive condolences following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. EPA
  • A moment of silence is observed for Queen Elizabeth before a match between Caroline Garcia of France and Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during the semifinals of the US Open in New York. AP
    A moment of silence is observed for Queen Elizabeth before a match between Caroline Garcia of France and Ons Jabeur of Tunisia during the semifinals of the US Open in New York. AP
  • A moment of silence at the US Open. AP
    A moment of silence at the US Open. AP
  • Key West Community Services staff members position a purple sash around the Southernmost Point marker in tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Key West, Florida. AP
    Key West Community Services staff members position a purple sash around the Southernmost Point marker in tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Key West, Florida. AP
  • A photo of Queen Elizabeth is displayed before an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and Austin FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. AP
    A photo of Queen Elizabeth is displayed before an MLS soccer match between the Seattle Sounders and Austin FC at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington. AP
  • A tribute billboard for Queen Elizabeth is seen on Eighth Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
    A tribute billboard for Queen Elizabeth is seen on Eighth Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
  • Singer Harry Styles pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth following her passing at his concert in New York. Reuters
    Singer Harry Styles pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth following her passing at his concert in New York. Reuters
  • Myers of Keswick, a pub in New York, featured a tribute to the queen. Getty Images / AFP
    Myers of Keswick, a pub in New York, featured a tribute to the queen. Getty Images / AFP
  • A kiosk displays a tribute message for Queen Elizabeth on Second Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
    A kiosk displays a tribute message for Queen Elizabeth on Second Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
  • A tribute billboard for Queen Elizabeth is seen on Eighth Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
    A tribute billboard for Queen Elizabeth is seen on Eighth Avenue in New York. Getty Images / AFP
  • Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died at the age of 96. Getty Images / AFP
    Queen Elizabeth, the longest-serving monarch in British history, died at the age of 96. Getty Images / AFP
  • Even jaded New Yorkers stopped and took a moment to take in the tributes. Getty Images / AFP
    Even jaded New Yorkers stopped and took a moment to take in the tributes. Getty Images / AFP
  • A tribute to Queen Elizabeth is displayed before a Los Angeles Rams football game. AP
    A tribute to Queen Elizabeth is displayed before a Los Angeles Rams football game. AP
  • Philadelphia Phillies' players stand before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins for a tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AP
    Philadelphia Phillies' players stand before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins for a tribute to Queen Elizabeth in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. AP
  • A bird flies by as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth appears on the screen of the Nasdaq MarketSite billboard in Times Square in New York. Reuters
    A bird flies by as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth appears on the screen of the Nasdaq MarketSite billboard in Times Square in New York. Reuters
  • Chicago White Sox players stand for a tribute to Queen Elizabeth before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California. AP
    Chicago White Sox players stand for a tribute to Queen Elizabeth before a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Oakland, California. AP
  • Tributes were left outside the British embassy after the death of Queen Elizabeth. Getty Images / AFP
    Tributes were left outside the British embassy after the death of Queen Elizabeth. Getty Images / AFP
  • Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8. Getty Images / AFP
    Queen Elizabeth died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8. Getty Images / AFP
  • The US flag flies at half-mast at the Capitol in Washington following the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    The US flag flies at half-mast at the Capitol in Washington following the death of Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • The Empire State Building in New York is lit in purple in celebration of the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    The Empire State Building in New York is lit in purple in celebration of the life and legacy of the late Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • A view of the Empire State Building from across the East River. AFP
    A view of the Empire State Building from across the East River. AFP
  • New Yorkers stop in the street to take in the tribute to the queen at the Empire State Building. AP
    New Yorkers stop in the street to take in the tribute to the queen at the Empire State Building. AP
  • Members of the New York Yankees stand during a moment of silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Getty Images / AFP
    Members of the New York Yankees stand during a moment of silence in honour of Queen Elizabeth before the game against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium. Getty Images / AFP
  • A patron writes in a notebook with messages about Queen Elizabeth as her state funeral is replayed at the British restaurant and pub Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica, California. EPA
    A patron writes in a notebook with messages about Queen Elizabeth as her state funeral is replayed at the British restaurant and pub Ye Olde King's Head in Santa Monica, California. EPA
  • Leon Lopez wears a commemorative Queen Elizabeth shirt as he stands behind the bar at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
    Leon Lopez wears a commemorative Queen Elizabeth shirt as he stands behind the bar at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
  • Patrons watch a replay of the funeral at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
    Patrons watch a replay of the funeral at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
  • Melissa Adams wore mourning clothes to watch a replay of the funeral at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
    Melissa Adams wore mourning clothes to watch a replay of the funeral at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
  • Sam Nishi reads a copy of the British Weekly at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
    Sam Nishi reads a copy of the British Weekly at Ye Olde King's Head. EPA
  • A memorial decorated with flowers, candles and photographs is set up at Ye Olde King's Head pub. EPA
    A memorial decorated with flowers, candles and photographs is set up at Ye Olde King's Head pub. EPA
  • A couple embrace while talking about the passing of Queen Elizabeth at Ye Olde King's Head. AP
    A couple embrace while talking about the passing of Queen Elizabeth at Ye Olde King's Head. AP
  • A Queen Elizabeth impersonator at Ye Olde Kings Head. Photo: Lisa Powers
    A Queen Elizabeth impersonator at Ye Olde Kings Head. Photo: Lisa Powers
  • Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, has drawn hundreds of people paying their respects at a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. EPA
    Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles, California, has drawn hundreds of people paying their respects at a tribute to Queen Elizabeth. EPA
  • Benjamin Bruskin signs the condolence book in the lobby of the office building of the British consulate in Los Angeles. AFP
    Benjamin Bruskin signs the condolence book in the lobby of the office building of the British consulate in Los Angeles. AFP
  • Jorge Kamine signs the condolence book in the lobby of the office building of the British consulate in Los Angeles. AFP
    Jorge Kamine signs the condolence book in the lobby of the office building of the British consulate in Los Angeles. AFP
  • Los Angeles City Hall is illuminated in red and blue to honour Queen Elizabeth. The queen visited the state in 1983. AP
    Los Angeles City Hall is illuminated in red and blue to honour Queen Elizabeth. The queen visited the state in 1983. AP
  • A billboard in honour of Queen Elizabeth stands near the Los Angeles Rams' NFL venue in Inglewood, California. AP
    A billboard in honour of Queen Elizabeth stands near the Los Angeles Rams' NFL venue in Inglewood, California. AP
  • A man walks his dog as Los Angeles City Hall is illuminated in red and blue to honour Queen Elizabeth in Los Angeles. AP
    A man walks his dog as Los Angeles City Hall is illuminated in red and blue to honour Queen Elizabeth in Los Angeles. AP
  • The Texas Rangers observe a moment of silence to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images / AFP
    The Texas Rangers observe a moment of silence to honour the passing of Queen Elizabeth before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Getty Images / AFP
  • Images of Queen Elizabeth on casino marquees are reflected in glass barriers along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. AP
    Images of Queen Elizabeth on casino marquees are reflected in glass barriers along the Las Vegas Strip in Las Vegas, Nevada. AP
  • US President Joe Biden signs a condolence book with first lady Jill Biden while paying respects following the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the British embassy in Washington. Bloomberg
    US President Joe Biden signs a condolence book with first lady Jill Biden while paying respects following the passing of Queen Elizabeth at the British embassy in Washington. Bloomberg
  • Members of the public gather before dawn to watch the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at The Queen Vic in Washington. EPA
    Members of the public gather before dawn to watch the state funeral of Britain's Queen Elizabeth at The Queen Vic in Washington. EPA
  • The funeral was predicted to be the most-watched event in television history. EPA
    The funeral was predicted to be the most-watched event in television history. EPA
  • The entrance of a pub called The Queen Vic in Washington. EPA
    The entrance of a pub called The Queen Vic in Washington. EPA
  • All televisions at The Queen Vic in Washington were tuned into the funeral. EPA
    All televisions at The Queen Vic in Washington were tuned into the funeral. EPA
  • Washington's The Queen Vic, where people gathered before dawn to watch the funeral. EPA
    Washington's The Queen Vic, where people gathered before dawn to watch the funeral. EPA
  • A person wears a mourning headdress while watching the state funeral at The Queen Vic pub. AFP
    A person wears a mourning headdress while watching the state funeral at The Queen Vic pub. AFP
  • The US flag above the White House in Washington is lowered to honour the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. AFP
    The US flag above the White House in Washington is lowered to honour the passing of Britain's Queen Elizabeth. AFP
  • With the Washington Monument in the background, the American flag flies at half-mast over the White House. AP
    With the Washington Monument in the background, the American flag flies at half-mast over the White House. AP
  • Visitors walk beneath US national flags flying at half-mast at the base of the Washington Monument. EPA
    Visitors walk beneath US national flags flying at half-mast at the base of the Washington Monument. EPA
  • Members stand for a moment of silence as the UN General Assembly meets during a special session to pay tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth at UN headquarters in New York. Reuters
    Members stand for a moment of silence as the UN General Assembly meets during a special session to pay tribute to Britain's Queen Elizabeth at UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

Queen Elizabeth II remembered across the US


Kyle Fitzgerald
  • English
  • Arabic

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-reigning monarch, was remembered in prayer services, sporting events and restaurants across the US after she was laid to rest on Monday.

On Wednesday, the National Cathedral in Washington held a service of thanksgiving in collaboration with the UK embassy in remembrance of the Queen.

Among those attending were Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and the UK ambassador to the US, Dame Karen Pierce.

"As the Archbishop of Canterbury said, at the [Westminster] Abbey the other day, she served out of her religious faith," said the Rev Michael Bruce Curry.

"She served and dedicated her life to God and God's service."

The service, during which the first verse of the British national anthem God Save the King was sung, capped a 10-day period where the US paid tribute to the late monarch.

President Joe Biden led US tributes to the Queen after she died on September 8 at age 96. Mr Biden stopped at the UK embassy in Washington to sign a condolence book.

The Empire State Building is lit up in purple in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth, in Manhattan, New York. Reuters
The Empire State Building is lit up in purple in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth, in Manhattan, New York. Reuters

A moment of silence was held before Ons Jabeur's semi-final match against Caroline Garcia at the US Open in Flushing, New York.

There were also tributes from professional sport teams including the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Rams, Seattle Seahawks and Chicago White Sox.

On the island of Manhattan, British grocer Myers of Keswick paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth by placing a portrait of her in its store window.

Other British establishments honouring her memory included Ye Olde King’s Head in Santa Monica, California, and the Queen Vic Pub in Washington, which opened at 5.30am on Monday so patrons could watch the Queen's funeral.

Lisa Powers sets up a display of roses and candles beside a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II outside a British pub in Santa Monica, California. AFP
Lisa Powers sets up a display of roses and candles beside a portrait of the late Queen Elizabeth II outside a British pub in Santa Monica, California. AFP

In Georgia, Rukhsana Aguilar, owner of specialty food store Taste of Britain, said she was devastated by the news of the death.

And in Florida, The Kings Head baked the Queen of Puddings, a classic British dessert, in her honour.

Although it has been more than two centuries since the US was ruled by the British monarchy, more than 10 million Americans tuned in to watch Queen Elizabeth's funeral, preliminary data from ratings tracker Nielsen showed, indicating that many still have a strong interest in the royal family.

Additional reporting by Holly Aguirre

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Updated: September 21, 2022, 7:46 PM