Tributes to Queen Elizabeth II and the wrestle in Ukraine dominated the dialog on-line as Britain ushered within the New Yr.
A spectacular fireworks show above the Thames included a poignant tribute to the late Queen, whereas the London Eye turned blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine as fireworks noticed in midnight within the British capital.
The celebration – which London’s mayor Sadiq Khan branded the most important in Europe, additionally referenced the crimson and white of England’s soccer group, and the rainbow colors of the LGBTQ Pleasure occasion, which had its 50-year anniversary in 2022.
Twitter customers described shedding tears and stated it felt ‘surreal’ to be welcoming a New Yr with out the late Queen.
Carly_carly28 tweeted: ‘Lovely fireworks, London did us proud. Relaxation in peace our stunning Queen Elizabeth and lengthy dwell our King Charles.’
Carly tweeted: ‘Lovely fireworks, London did us proud. Relaxation in peace our stunning Queen Elizabeth and lengthy dwell our King Charles.’
Twitter customers described tears and stated it felt ‘surreal’ welcoming a New Yr with out the late Queen
MP Wes Streeting famous the tributes to the Queen and Ukraine, calling it ‘the best fireworks show London has ever seen’
Glen Burton posted: ‘That was a hell of a fireworks show in London and I used to be glad to see Queen Elizabeth remembered in such a good way. Additionally, it was a pleasant tip of the hat to the folks of Ukraine.’
Massive Ben bonged in England’s capital as a crowd of greater than 100,000 folks gathered alongside the Thames Embankment in central London to observe 12,000 fireworks streak throughout the sky.
The sold-out present was designed to ship a message of “love and unity”, because it highlighted the Lionesses’ history-making Euro win at Wembley, marked 50 years of London’s Pleasure with a message from Peter Tatchell from the Homosexual Liberation Entrance, and despatched a message of assist to Ukraine.
The show additionally paid tribute to the late Queen, that includes a voice recording from her and phrases from Dame Judi Dench, earlier than honouring the King, along with a message from Charles about the necessity to protect our planet’s future.
Full with music that included Neil Diamond’s Candy Caroline, Ukrainian Eurovision winner Kalush Orchestra, and hits from Stormzy, Dua Lipa, Cher, Dave, Rihanna and Calvin Harris, the present concluded with the standard Auld Lang Syne.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan stated he was “delighted” that Londoners and guests might as soon as once more be part of collectively on the banks of the River Thames to ring within the new yr.
1000’s of Metropolitan Cops had been on obligation throughout the capital.
Officers have labored with charity Safer Areas to construct a spot in Duncannon Road, central London, for girls and women to go ought to they really feel unsafe.
