The Queen
"She’s been with me all my life and I feel very sad that she won’t be with me anymore," Elton said before performing Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me.
As the country reflects on the late monarch's legacy, many have been remembering some of her more light-hearted TV appearances.
"For some children this may be the first time they hear the words ‘death’ or ‘died'."
Historians say the queen grew "warmer and more flexible" as a parent as the years went on.
The former prime minister made a rare media appearance to honour the Queen.
Both British and international newspapers honour the passing of the UK's longest-reigning monarch.
The broadcasters will continue to air rolling news on Friday.
"She represented stability in a world where so often it feels like the floor is shaking," the Late Late Show host said.
The Netflix historical drama “will stop filming out of respect," its writer said.
However you feel about the monarchy, it's okay to grieve the loss of a woman you've grown up with.