World continues to pay tribute to Queen as leaders congratulate King Charles on his accession

THE world has continued to pay tribute to the Queen as leaders congratulated her son on his accession. In Australia, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the country was mourning an “enormous loss” at a wreath-laying ceremony by dignitaries in Canberra. AFPThe Brandenburg Gate in Berlin was illuminated in the colours of the Union Jack to pay tribute.[/caption] SplashUnited States Vice President Kamala Harris signed a condolence book to pay her respects[/caption] Nigel HowardThe Palms Hotel in Las Vegas also paid tribute to the Queen[/caption] ReutersSpain’s King Felipe signed a condolence book and wrote a letter to King Charles[/caption] As a mark of respect, the Australian flag is flying at half-mast and on Friday a 96-gun salute — one round for each year of the Queen’s life – took place on the Parliament House forecourt. A giant portrait of the Queen was displayed on the sails of the Sydney Opera House. Albanese, who has previously spoken in support of moving toward a republic, said he talked on Friday night with British Prime Minister Liz Truss about the depth of sadness in both countries. Queen Elizabeth visited Australia 16 times during her reign, with the first visit in 1954 and the last in 2011. READ MORE ON THE QUEEN'S DEATH ROYALS UNITED Prince Harry & William FINALLY reunite as Meghan and Kate join to mourn Queen JET MYSTERY Royals faced mysterious hour-long delay as they raced to be with dying Queen US Vice-President Kamala Harris signed a book of condolence in Washington. Japan’s Emperor Naruhito is set to attend her funeral in his first foreign trip since taking the role in 2019. In Berlin the Brandenburg Gate was lit in Union Jack colours. And the Queen was on billboards in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, King Felipe VI of Spain wrote to Charles “with the vivid memory of your beloved mother still in our hearts and minds” and assured him of “our affection and deep friendship”. Most read in The Sun UNITED IN GRIEF Meghan and Harry join William and Princess Kate to mourn Queen at Windsor IN HER MEMORY Bank Holiday date for Queen’s state funeral confirmed - when will it be? FAMILY'S SORROW Eugenie breaks down beside cousin Zara as Royals read tributes to Queen 'GET A GRIP!' BBC Breakfast viewers slam Naga Munchetty after blunder over King Charles III DAY TO REMEMBER Bank Holiday for Queen's funeral CONFIRMED - when will you get a day off? DARIUS TRAGEDY Cause of Darius Campbell Danesh's tragic death confirmed by medical examiner Spiritual leader the Dalai Lama told the new king: “I am confident that you will fulfil this great responsibility with kindness and affection, dedicated to the service of others.” “Since I have the honour of counting Your Majesty as a dear and respected friend, it is a joy for me to see you being proclaimed King of the United Kingdom. “I wish you every success in meeting whatever challenges lie ahead in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the British people, and contributing to the creation of a more peaceful world.” Even warmonger Vladimir Putin wished the new king well. Read More on The Sun IN HER MEMORY Bank Holiday date for Queen’s state funeral confirmed - when will it be? UNITED IN GRIEF Meghan and Harry join William and Princess Kate to mourn Queen at Windsor In a statement posted on Twitter by the Russian embassy, he wrote: “Please accept my sincere congratulations on your accession to the throne. “I wish Your Majesty success, good health and all the best.”