‘Our saddest day’: UK politicians, religious leaders and stars mourn death of the Queen

Liz Truss says monarch was Britain's rock', while Justin Welby praises her loyalty and humility

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The nation is grieving with profound sadness" over the passing of the Queen, whose steadfast loyalty, service and humility" sustained the United Kingdom for over 70 years, the archbishop of Canterbury has said, as tributes poured in for the monarch.

Liz Truss, who met the Queen two days ago to be asked to form a government - led the tributes in her second address outside Downing Street since taking office.