Elton John leads British celebrity tributes to Queen Elizabeth II’s ‘inspiring presence’

Elton John leads British celebrity tributes to Queen’s ‘inspiring presence’ (Joe Giddens/PA)

Elton John, JK Rowling and Paddington Bear are amongst the famous British faces paying tribute to Queen Elizabeth II and her “inspiring presence” following her death.

The monarch was described as a “thread running through all our lives” during her lengthy reign and an “enduring, positive symbol of Britain all over the world”.