For some Washingtonians, especially those with British ties, the finality landed with a heavier weight than they had expected.
Andrew Murray, an architect from London who lives on Capitol Hill, said his reaction to the news surprised him.
Murray, 49, said Elizabeth had been queen his entire life and for most of his parents’ lives as well.“That is a lot of anecdotes and conversation and of her being part of the background to things,” he said. “And to be fair, while her family is often a mess, she was bloody good at what she did.” Edward Rogers stopped at the makeshift memorial outside with his daughter India, 3, who carefully placed red roses next to the other flowers. “We just wanted to pay our respects,” Rogers said. The Washington resident said he and his family travel often to the United Kingdom and regularly spend Thanksgiving there. “We loved her. We love the country.”Linda Gikas walked from her nearby home to the embassy to pay tribute to the late queen.
Across Washington, the queen’s death was marked in various ways. Flags at the White House were ordered flown at half-staff. At Washington National Cathedral beginning at 5 p.m. the bells tolled 96 times. And Mayor Muriel E. Bowser tweeted, “On behalf of 700,000 Washingtonians, we send our love to the people of the United Kingdom. Queen Elizabeth II led a remarkable life, changed the world’s perception of women in leadership, & defined the British monarchy for generations of people worldwide.
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