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Sirs Rod Stewart, Mick Jagger and Paul McCartney are among the greats of the music world to pay tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth II.<\/p>\n
The British monarch died on Thursday afternoon at the age of the 96, sparking an outpouring of grief around the world, and a number of the UK\u2019s legendary performers have taken to their social media accounts to reflect on her death.<\/p>\n
\u201cForever Young\u201d singer Stewart, 77, admitted it has been a devastating few days because he was also mourning the loss of his brother.<\/p>\n
He tweeted: \u201cIt has been a devastating 48 hours. My brother Don passed on Tuesday at 94 and today Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth\u00a0II at 96.<\/p>\n
\u201cLike Don, the queen has been a presence all through my life as a great unifier. A shining star that will never fade in our hearts and souls. What a privilege it was to perform for her.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy deepest sympathies to the royal family.<\/p>\n
\u201cGod save the King.\u201d<\/p>\n
Watch video:<\/strong><\/p>\n Jagger, 79, also reflected on how the queen had been a constant presence throughout his life.<\/p>\n He posted: \u201cFor my whole life Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, has always been there. In my childhood I can recall watching her wedding highlights on TV. <\/p>\n \u201cI remember her as a beautiful young lady, to the much beloved grandmother of the nation. My deepest sympathies are with the royal family.\u201d<\/p>\n A separate message from his band the Rolling Stones read: \u201cThe Rolling Stones extend their deepest sympathy to the royal family on the death of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, who was a constant presence in their lives as in countless others.\u201d<\/p>\n Like Stewart, Beatles legend McCartney, 80, also pledged his support for King Charles.<\/p>\n He tweeted: \u201cGod bless Queen Elizabeth II. May she rest in peace.<\/p>\n \u201cLong live the King.\u201d<\/p>\n Sir Tom Jones, 82, remembered the queen as a \u201creassuring force in difficult times\u201d.<\/p>\n He wrote: \u201cQueen Elizabeth II was a constant presence and inspiration throughout my life.<\/p>\n \u201cShe was a reassuring force in difficult times, her dedication was faultless and her commitment to duty unrivalled.<\/p>\n \u201cI am honoured and blessed to have witnessed her reign.<\/p>\n \u201cMy deepest sympathies to the royal family and gratefully I said, long live the King.\u201d<\/p>\n Ozzy Osbourne, 73, said he believed Elizabeth was the country\u2019s greatest queen.<\/p>\n He tweeted: \u201cI mourn with my country the passing of our greatest queen. With a heavy heart, I say it is devastating the thought of England without Queen Elizabeth II.\u201d<\/p>\n His Black Sabbath bandmate Geezer Butler, also 73, added in his own post: \u201cSad to hear of the queen passing. I remember the street celebrations when she was crowned queen. Always a staple of growing up in England.\u201d<\/p>\n Duran Duran shared a lengthy tribute to the \u201cremarkable\u201d monarch.<\/p>\n They wrote on Instagram: \u201cHer Majesty the Queen has presided over the UK for longer than any other British monarch.<\/p>\n \u201cShe dedicated her life to the people and set an extraordinary example to the world throughout her reign. She\u2019s seen changes that are beyond what any of us can imagine. <\/p>\n \u201cShe has faced challenges that she has risen to time and again. Her life has been remarkable in so many ways.<\/p>\n \u201cWe will all miss her and are grateful for the incredible service she gave to the people of Great Britain and the countries of the Commonwealth.<\/p>\n \u201cWe send our deepest condolence to the royal family. Her death brings to an end a long and unique chapter in the history of the United Kingdom and the world.\u201d<\/p>\n