North Korea’s Kim joins the world tributes
KIM Jong-un was among the world leaders, global icons and religious leaders who paid tribute to the Queen yesterday, hailing her tireless dedication to duty.
Presidents, prime ministers, pop stars and sporting legends all came together to congratulate her on 70 years of service.
Even North Korea’s rogue leader Kim Jong-un sent a letter to the Queen. The state’s foreign ministry confirmed on its website that Mr Kim sent a letter congratulating the Queen and the British people.
North Korea and Britain established diplomatic relations in 2000 and have maintained embassies in each other’s capitals despite a steady decline in relations. US President Joe
Biden led the rest of the plaudits, saying: ‘For 70 years, you have inspired people with your selfless devotion and service to the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. Throughout your reign, the relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States has grown stronger and closer than ever.’
First Lady Jill Biden, who met the Queen in Windsor Castle last year, added: ‘Throughout the years, the joy your visits to the United States have brought Americans, and your solidarity with the American people in times of tragedy, have deepened the profound connection between our countries.’
French president Emmanuel Macron described the Queen as ‘the golden thread that binds our two countries’.
In a video address to mark the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Mr Macron said: ‘Your devotion to our alliance and to our friendship has remained and has helped build the trust that brought freedom and prosperity to our continent.’ Prime Minister Boris Johnson even included a dash of Latin in a congratulatory tweet, saying: ‘The whole country, Commonwealth and world thank you for your unwavering duty and service. Vivat Regina Elizabetha! God Save the Queen.’
Pope Francis also sent ‘cordial greetings’ and wished ‘the Royal Family and all the people of the nation blessings of unity, prosperity and peace’.
Even Sinn Fein commended the monarch in a letter sent last month, it emerged yesterday. Party vice president Michelle O’Neill wrote: ‘Your Platinum Jubilee is an historic moment, especially for all those from the unionist and British tradition on the island of Ireland whom hold you very dear.’