Platinum praise The great and the good pay tribute to a remarkable reign

Your life has been a gift, not just to the United Kingdom but to the world.

Barack Obama, former US president

Vivat Regina Elizabetha! God Save The Queen!

Boris Johnson, Prime Minister

I wish to record the value and respect I place on the significant contribution you have made to the advancement of peace and reconciliation.

Michelle O’neill, Sinn Fein vice-president

There is no greater public servant the world over, and we owe her a debt of gratitude for all she has done – and continues to do.

David Cameron, former PM

Even in the most republican circles ... in the Commonwealth group of nations or outside it, she is looked up to.

Sir Tony Blair, former PM

For all of those 70 years Her Majesty has been a rock for the nation, a point of stability around which the changing tides of history have swirled.

Theresa May, former PM

Faith really matters to the Queen. It is impossible to understand her, without understanding her faith.

Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York

I often came away from [our] meetings thinking to myself, what a shame she isn’t in the Cabinet.

Sir John Major, former PM

The Queen’s strong Christian values are inclusive of all other faiths, she provides a thread of unity among us all, and that’s one reason why she is loved by us all.

Anil Bhanot, Hindu Council founding member

For 70 years, you’ve inspired people with your selfless devotion and service to the people.

Joe Biden, US President

You are the golden thread that binds our two countries. The proof of the unwavering friendship between our nations.

Emmanuel Macron, French President