'Some may find British outpouring of grief odd' JK Rowling reacts as nation mourns Queen

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Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history.The famed Harry Potter author has praised Her Majesty for performing her royal duties "right up until her dying days" in an emotional post yesterday.The 57-year-old reflected on the Queen's reign as she admitted the Head of State is all the British public has known for the past 70 years.The acclaimed author offered some kind words as the nation begins 10 days of mourning following the monarch's death.The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral yesterday as senior royals rushed to be at her bedside.Members of the Royal Family made their way to her Scottish residence following the news that she had taken a turn for the worst.Only King Charles III and Princess Anne are understood to have made it in time to be at her side.Taking to Twitter, JK Rowling penned a heartfelt message, in view of her 13.9 million followers.She wrote: "Some may find the outpouring of British shock and grief at this moment quaint or odd, but millions felt affection and respect for the woman who uncomplainingly filled her constitutional role for seventy years."Most British people have never known another monarch, so she’s been a thread winding through all our lives.She did her duty by the country right up until her dying hours, and became an enduring, positive symbol of Britain all over the world.She’s earned her rest #TheQueen."Social media users flocked to comment on the post, as fans reacted to the devastating news.Twitter user, @fem_mb wrote: "Even those of us who aren't British feel it.She was a constant in all our lives - an example of grace, dignity and unwavering devotion to duty."@tylerjhills penned: "Nobody finds it odd for the UK.She's a figurehead who didn't make anyone's lives.