David Beckham

David Beckham [3] met the Queen a number of times thanks to his charity work. The former footballer posted three black and white images of the Queen onto Instagram [4], with a caption declaring he is "truly saddened by the death of Her Majesty, The Queen." He added that he has been comforted by seeing other tributes. "What an outpouring of love and respect we saw for the Platinum Jubilee for her life of service. How devastated we all feel today shows what she has meant to people in this country and around the world. How much she inspired us with her leadership. How she comforted us when times were tough. Until her last days she served her country with dignity and grace. This year she would have known how loved she was. My thoughts and prayers are with our Royal Family . . ."

He also joined the miles-long queue to see the Queen lying in state on 16 Sept., waiting in line for over 12 hours with members of the public. "It's a sad day, but it's a day for us to remember the incredible legacy that she's left," he told ITV News [5].

Claire Foy

Claire Foy, who played the Queen in the first two seasons of Netflix's "The Crown", has said she was "honoured" to have taken on the role. She told Lizo Mzimba at the BBC [6], "She united people and she was a massive symbol of continuity and dignity and grace. My main feeling is just thinking about her as a mother and a grandmother and a great-grandmother, really, and I'm very honoured to have been a teeny tiny, small part of her story."

Hannah Waddingham

At the 2022 Emmy Awards, the "Ted Lasso [7]" actor spoke of how the Queen's death affected her in a way she didn't expect. Speaking to Variety [8] on the red carpet, Waddington recounted, "It makes me emotional to think about it. I sat with my dad on the sofa and I watched it all night until I couldn't keep my eyes open because I couldn't believe it. It is like a grandmother dying. It hit me far worse than I thought it would and the enormous pressure that our King has on his shoulders now."

Olivia Colman

"The Crown"'s Olivia Colman, one of few actors who've had the privilege of portraying The Queen on screen [9], told Variety [10] on 8 Sept. that she "wouldn't know where to begin" to explain what Queen Elizabeth's legacy means to her. "She made a promise as a young woman and she absolutely kept it with such dignity," she continued. "We're all incredibly impressed by what she did."

Harry Styles

During night 11 of his Madison Square Garden residency, pop star Harry Styles led a tribute to the Queen at the start of the concert. "From my homeland, there's some very sad news today: the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Please join me in a round of applause for 70 years of service," he said, then thanked the gathered fans for the rousing applause.

Paddington Bear

After that adorable sketch where the queen and Paddington Bear bonded over marmalade sandwiches, specially for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, Paddington himself posted a heartfelt tweet [11]. "Thank you Ma'am, for everything," it reads. A sentiment echoed up and down the country.

Sir Elton John

Sir Elton John, who was knighted by the queen in 1998, shared a heartwarming note in honour of the queen on Instagram [12]. The singer and composer wrote: "Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth's passing. She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth. Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day, and I will miss her dearly."

Dame Helen Mirren

Dame Helen Mirren [13] knew Queen Elizabeth II better than most after playing the titular role in the 2006 film "The Queen". The actor posted a portrait of the monarch on social media [14], declaring she is "proud to be an Elizabethan". Mirren continued, "We mourn a woman, who, with or without the crown, was the epitome of nobility."

Victoria Beckham

Victoria Beckham [15] took to Instagram [16] to post a black and white photo of the monarch and write a fitting caption. The former Spice Girl wrote: "Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world. I'm deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen. She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time."

Millie Bobby Brown

Millie Bobby Brown added a poignant quote from the Queen alongside a happy image of the Queen sitting in the garden in her younger days. The "Stranger Things [17]" star captioned her post [18]: "'I declare before you all that my whole life whether it be long or short shall be devoted to your service.' -Queen Elizabeth II May she rest peacefully ❤️."

Lewis Hamilton

In a poignant post, F1 champion Lewis Hamilton reflected on his time chatting with the Queen. Alongside a touching image of the late monarch smiling, he posted a personal tribute, revealing the two shared a love of dogs. "How do you find the words to describe the loss of Her Majesty The Queen? She was truly an iconic leader, an inspiration and a reassuring presence for most, if not all, of our lives," he wrote on Instagram [19].

"Since the sad news yesterday, I've been reflecting on her incredible life. She was a symbol of hope for so many and she served her country with dignity, dedication and kindness. She was truly like no other and I'm grateful to have lived during her time. Her legacy will be long-lasting and her passing deeply felt.

I had the incredible honour of being able to spend time with her. It is something I'll never forget. We talked about our shared love of dogs and she was incredibly generous with her time. I know the whole nation and many others around the world will be mourning her loss and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and all those close to her, who have lost a loved one. Rest in Peace❤️"

Naomi Campbell

British supermodel Naomi Campbell [20] shared a photo of the queen and her corgis on the beach to her Instagram Story [21]. Alongside the picture, she added a Union Jack emoji, a dove emoji, a prayer emoji, and two white heart emoji.

Dua Lipa

No words were necessary for Dua Lipa to express how she feels about the death of the queen. The singer simply shared an early portrait of the monarch on her Instagram story [22].

Holly Willoughby

"This Morning"'s Holly Willoughby [23] shared a tribute to the queen on her Instagram Story. She wrote: "Thank you for your lifetime of service and humble commitment to duty...💔 ".

Phoebe Dynevor

"Bridgerton [24]" actress Phoebe Dynevor [25] posted a video of the queen on her Instagram Stories. Over short clips of the queen throughout her life, a voice-over says, "We are all visitors to this time, this place. We are just passing through. Our purpose here is to observe, to learn, to grow, to love and then we return home." The meaningful quote is not from the queen herself but from an Australian Aboriginal proverb.

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran shared a post on his Instagram Stories [26]. Above a photo of the Queen, he added a red heart emoji. The singer had previously noted how Queen Elizabeth played a part in inspiring his music career after he watched Eric Clapton play at her Golden Jubilee.

Lily Collins

Lily Collins offered some personal memories of what the Queen meant to her. The "Emily in Paris [27]" actress posted a photo [28] of the Queen and wrote of the traditions throughout her life that the Queen has been at the centre of. "Honoring the life of Britain's longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. The only monarch most of us have ever known, I remember growing up watching her Christmas Day addresses every year in awe," Collins wrote. "We'd stop all celebration preparations and watch closely with a cup of tea. It was a tradition, and traditions were something she was extremely passionate about. Today I'm reflecting on her incredible reign and years of unwavering service and all of my memories of her I hold dear. My heart goes out to the royal family — may she rest in the sweetest peace, knowing her legacy will live on . . ."

Ant and Dec

TV duo Ant and Dec took to Twitter [29] to leave a tribute for Her Majesty. "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is hard to believe she will no longer be with us. Our thoughts, prayers and condolences are with King Charles and the entire Royal Family. Rest In Peace Your Majesty. And thank you 🙏," they posted.

Stephen Fry

Actor and comedian Stephen Fry [30] told his 12 million Twitter followers how devastated he is about the queen's death. He wrote, "Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck," shortly afterward adding, "I don't know why I'm sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear."

Piers Morgan

Piers Morgan honoured the queen live on air at TalkTV. He said, "I struggle to even imagine a Britain without this queen. But with great sadness, we now have to imagine it because the moment we've all been dreading has finally come." He went on, "Her death is an enormous blow not just to the British people but to our psyche." See his tribute in full here [31].

Gary Lineker

Former footballer and sports broadcaster Gary Lineker [32] was one of the first celebrities to comment on the shocking news. On Twitter, he said: "Such a terribly sad day. Her Majesty The Queen has died. A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. A comforting ever present in the lives of most of us. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty."

Michelle Visage

"RuPaul's Drag Race" judge Michelle Visage [33], who is a self-proclaimed Anglophile, also posted a tribute to the Queen online. The TV personality quote tweeted the official royal family page's statement, simply adding a sad-face emoji.

Rita Ora

Rita Ora revealed her sadness at the news of the Queen's passing. Adding an image of the monarch in her younger days to her Instagram [34], Ora wrote: "I know I'm not the only one with a great feeling of loss and sadness tonight. The queen was an incredible woman who gave her whole life to her country. She reigned with such grace, elegance and honour. A true inspiration for us all. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family at this difficult and sad time. May she rest in peace."

Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay [35] posted a joyful photograph of the queen on his Instagram [36], along with a wordy caption thanking the queen for her service. He wrote, "You will be so missed, a truly remarkable woman who gave so much to us all in Great Britain and worldwide. So humble, selfless and giving. Someone who made such an impact on us all over her decades of service. Rest in perfect peace your Majesty. Gordon ❤️."

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley

British model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley posted a black-and-white picture of the queen to her Instagram page [37], saying: "Forever our Queen 💔 Rest In Peace 🕊."

Kate Moss

British supermodel Kate Moss [38] reposted British Vogue's tribute to the queen on her Instagram Story [39].

Charlotte Tilbury

British makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury posted a long tribute to the queen on her Instagram page [40], alongside a photo of the pair when Tilbury received an MBE in 2018. She wrote, "I, along with everyone at Charlotte Tilbury Beauty, offer my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today. We join them in mourning the loss of our cherished Sovereign. We, along with the entire nation and the world, mourn the loss of an extraordinary woman who has served our country, and The Commonwealth, for over seven incredible decades. I want to pay tribute to Her Majesty, and thank her for the leadership, strength and love she has given to us for so many years."

Barack and Michelle Obama

In a joint Instagram post [41], Barack and Michelle Obama [42] shared a photograph of themselves with the queen and Prince Philip from 2016. They said they were "lucky enough" to get to know the queen and that she "meant a great deal" to them. The former president and first lady of the United States of America added: "Back when we were just beginning to navigate life as President and First Lady, she welcomed us to the world stage with open arms and extraordinary generosity. Time and again, we were struck by her warmth, the way she put people at ease, and how she brought her considerable humor and charm to moments of great pomp and circumstance."

Liz Truss

Prime Minister Liz Truss, who was formally anointed by the Queen on Tuesday, made a statement outside Downing Street shortly after the news broke. She said, "We are all devastated by the news that we have just heard from Balmoral," declaring that the Queen's death is "a huge shock to the nation and the whole world". Speaking emotively, she said the Queen was "the rock on which modern Britain was built", adding, "Britain is the great country it is today because of her."

Paul McCartney

The Beatles legend shared a portrait of the late monarch, writing in an Instagram [43] message, "God bless Queen Elizabeth II May she rest in peace Long live The King."