“Today Heidi and I join the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. She faithfully led and served her people for 70 years, and she saw Britain through many of the darkest days in World War II and through many of its greatest triumphs. Her life of steadfast service set an example for leaders around the world.”
President Trump was something like the third person some British newscaster had on the phone once the news broke. Trump of course was very gracious, and said a few things about their meeting.
“So I asked her - out of all of the presidents she had met - who was the best one? She said ‘Oh I liked all of the presidents”. “Yeah - but which one do you like the most!?” “Oh - I liked all of the presidents.” Very diplomatic - she never made a mistake.”