The British monarch reigned for 70 years and survived the reigns of 14 prime ministers. She was Britain’s longest reigning monarch.
“I am honored to meet Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and I am very saddened by her death. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family and to the British people,” Microsoft creator Bill Gates wrote on Twitter.
Bill Gates met Elizabeth II in 2005., when she presented him with the honorary title of knighthood. However, one of the richest people in the world cannot use the title “Sir” because he is not a British citizen. After his name he may use the abbreviation KBE – Knight Commander of the British Empire. Gates received the title in recognition of his donations to charitable causes in the Commonwealth of Nations and for his “impressive contribution to the development of entrepreneurship, education, employment and philanthropic work in the United Kingdom”. .
The Queen also said goodbye to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. “I can’t think of anyone who epitomizes duty better. My deepest condolences to all Britons who mourn his passing today,” Bezoss wrote.
