The country’s longest-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died “peacefully”, aged 96, in Balmoral, Scotland on Thursday. Speaking candidly after the Queen’s death this weekend, actor Jude, 49, said: ‘I can’t say I was shocked, I was just thinking more, I guess, of someone who has grown up and whose parents have grown up with him. . Heartfelt words: Jude Law said he was thinking about the Queen’s death as he went through a ‘grieving process’ and ‘rediscovery’ as he paid tribute on Sunday “It’s a huge part of my country’s sense of identity and so in a way now we’re going to go through a grieving process but also a process of rediscovery.” Regarding the new head of state, King Charles III, Jude added: “The future of the throne will be reinvented by the new sovereign. He will make it his own.’ Jude was joined at the event by American actress Amy Adams, 48, who said: ‘I’ve just worked in England and we were there for the Jubilee and it was great to see how much love England has for her and the UK. And I know they’re going through a grieving transition, so I wish them the best.’ Farewell: The country’s longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died ‘peacefully’, aged 96, at Balmoral, Scotland on Thursday (pictured in October) Meanwhile, actress Maya Rudolph, 50, said: “I love this country and I feel so honored to have lived in a time of an incredible monarch and I feel for the country of England.” Meanwhile, Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu, 53, said she was heartbroken at the news of the Queen’s death, saying the monarch was “ambitious” who put the UK before her family at times . He said: “It’s so heartbreaking. I mean she was given that position at a very young age and she stepped up to the plate and really created this iconic role. Paying tribute: Jude was joined at the event by US actress Amy Adams, 48 (right) and Maya Rudolph, 50 (left) “She put her family first, but she really put her country before that, and I think that’s an important choice she made. It’s very ambitious.’ Star Wars actor Warwick Davis, 52, said: “I will say I was very, very sad to hear of her death. “I’m a royalist, I respect the monarchy and I think it’s great for the UK to have a monarchy. Heartbreaking: Charlie’s Angels star Lucy Liu, 53, said she was heartbroken at the news of the Queen’s death, saying the monarch was “ambitious”. “I would have loved to have met Her Majesty but I didn’t get the chance unfortunately, but I have been to royal events at Buckingham Palace in the past which was great. “Well, I think it’s a wonderful tradition, and I think she’s someone who sacrificed her life, basically, for us and to make the world a better place in general.” A host of celebrities have shared heartfelt tributes to the much-loved monarch following her death this week. Speaking out: Star Wars actor Warwick Davis, 52, said: “I will say I was very, very saddened to hear of her death. I’m a royal” Sir Elton John led tributes to the Queen following her death on Thursday. The 75-year-old singer – who famously sang at Princess Diana’s funeral, performing a reworked version of his song Candle In The Wind – took to his Instagram account to mourn the death of the British monarch aged 96. The musician wrote: “Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. “She was an inspiring presence to be around and led the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, dignity and a genuine warmth. “Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to now and I will miss her very much.” Tribute: Music icon Sir Elton John, 75, said he will be ‘sorely missed’ after the Queen’s historic 70-year reign as a host of stars paid tribute this week Stephen Fry has joined the flood of famous people paying tribute to Her Majesty, saying he was moved to tears by the news that Britain’s longest-reigning monarch had died at her Balmoral home. The 65-year-old comedian and actor tweeted: “Oh my love. Oh my God. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh Lor. Good. I don’t know why I’m crying. Stupid really. Oh dear.’ Former England footballer Gary Lineker, 61, tweeted: “Such a terribly sad day. Her Majesty The Queen has died. A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. A comfort that is always present in the lives of most of us. Rest in peace, Your Majesty.” All the stars: Victoria Beckham and Mick Jagger were among the stars who took to social media to pay tribute to the Queen Former Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham, 48, wrote online: “Today is a very sad day not only for our country but for the whole world. “I am deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty the Queen. “She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the Royal Family at this incredibly sad time.” Whoopi Goldberg, 66, recalled meeting the Queen and mentioned the succession to King Charles III saying: “Several years ago, I met Queen Elizabeth at The Royal Variety Performance in 2009. As she approached me, all I could think think WTH was that?? I’m an American kid from the projects, and I’m hanging out with the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest in Peace. God save the king.’ Statement: King Charles III released this shocking statement reacting to the death of his ‘beloved mother’ as he took the throne today Sharon Osbourne, 69, appeared on TalkTV on Thursday night to say she had a “really, really heavy heart” tonight. He told host Piers Morgan: “You and I and millions of people have grown up with her, and she’s always been this tower of strength and dignity for our country and it’s heartbreaking. I am heartbroken for our country and saddened for the family. “So many people miss the point – it’s a family, a close-knit family. The grandchildren and children will be completely devastated. It represented strength. Why would anyone want to come to Britain? Because of our traditions, because of our royal family. Everything that comes with Britain is historic. “It kept going and that’s what makes Britain different from any other country – our traditions. “Look what we’ve had this year with her celebration – that was great – nobody does it like the English. Announcement: Buckingham Palace announced the sad news of the Queen’s death on Thursday
