Sir Tom Jones and Dame Shirley Bassey are among the celebrities who have paid poignant tributes to the Queen after she died aged 96. News of the nation's longest-reigning monarch's death was announced on Thursday, September 8.
Following the announcement Welsh stars including Sir Tom Jones, who was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2006 for services to music, shared messages of tribute. Sir Tom wrote on Instagram: "Queen Elizabeth II was a constant presence and inspiration throughout my life. She was a reassuring force in difficult times, her dedication was faultless and her commitment to duty unrivalled. I am honoured and blessed to have witnessed her reign. My deepest sympathies to the Royal Family, and gratefully I say, long live the King."
Dame Shirley Bassey also paid tribute. The Cardiff singer, who was appointed a dame in 1999 for services to the performing arts, has previously performed at many of the Queen's milestone birthday celebrations. Taking to Twitter Dame Shirley wrote that she'd miss the Queen "deeply". She said: "There is a reason why Her Majesty The Queen was admired not just at home but across the world.
