Barack Obama and Joe Biden react to the death of Queen Elizabeth II: "She defined an era"

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The Obamas and the Bidens mourn the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The monarch was 96 when she died at Balmoral Castle in the Scottish Highlands on September 8, passing the throne to her eldest son, King Charles.

During their time in the White House, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have worked closely with the Queen, and on Thursday the two families shared their feelings and thoughts. reflections in his honor. In a statement shared on the White House website, President Biden also announced that all US flags would fly at half mast until sunset as a "mark of respect for the memory of Queen Elizabeth II."

Ahead, see how the Obamas and Bidens remember the late royal.

Barack and Michelle first met Queen Elizabeth II in 2009, a year after taking office. Their meeting marked the first time the Queen broke "royal protocol" in several years as she and the then First Lady shared a hug. The Obamas met the Queen again in 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016, creating a special bond with the royal.

In a statement shared on their social media accounts on Thursday, the former president and...