In a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, US President Joe Biden has described the late monarch as “decent” and “honourable”.
Speaking at Lancaster House, having signed the official book of condolence for the late monarch, he said his country’s “hearts go out” to “all the people of the United Kingdom”.
“You were fortunate to have had her for 70 years, we all were,” he said, adding: “The world is better for her.”
There’s more from Joe Biden, with the US president now at Lancaster House signing the book of condolence for Queen Elizabeth II.
The journey from Westminster Hall – where he and his wife Jill Biden were earlier seen paying their respects to the Queen lying in state – to Lancaster House takes about 30 minutes by car.
Biden was filmed talking to reporters before he and the First Lady headed off.
