BY KTAR.COM
Arizona political leaders from both sides of the aisle expressed their condolences after the death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday.
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, after 70 years on the throne. She was 96.
Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego offered his condolences on Twitter.
“The Queen was a source of hope and stability for the world throughout her 70-year reign. She will be missed,” Gallego said.
A link to the almost-vanished generation that fought World War II, she was the only monarch most Britons have ever known.
“She led a great life, and left a great legacy,” Gosar said. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family during this difficult time.”
Rep. David Schweikert, also a Republican, remembered a gesture from Elizabeth II after the United States was attacked on Sept. 11, almost 21 years ago.
More state politicians offered their thoughts and prayers.
