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Vile trolls swarm over social media with gleeful posts after Queen Elizabeth II's death

Many admired the Queen and many didn't claiming she "ruled over colonies guilt-free".

LONDON, ENGLAND: Britain's longest-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, died on September 8, 2022 aged 96. Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor died on Thursday, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. Following the news of her death condolence messages started pouring in from across the globe on social media. However, these included some vile trolls with gleeful posts as well, with one saying, "This day, September the 8th 2022, will be known as the day we all anticipated the death of Queen Elizabeth with much joy and laughter."

Many admired the Queen and many didn't claiming she "ruled over colonies guilt-free". Twitter saw some hateful tweets marring the genuine outpouring of grief for a much-loved, globally, monarch. One trolls said, "For anyone wondering why everyone is so happy. queen elizabeth: - Ruled over colonies guilt free. Defended and protected her lying son. Banned racial minorities from working for her until the late 60s."

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'She tried to stop independence movements'

One user pointed out the queen's actions during Britain's colonial age: "Reminder that Queen Elizabeth is not a remnant of colonial times. She was an active participant in colonialism. She actively tried to stop independence movements & she tried to keep newly independent colonies from leaving the commonwealth. The evil she did was enough." Another called her a terrible person. One troll wrote, "I'm sorry, queen elizabeth ii can't come to the phone right now. why? oh, 'cause she's dead!"

Many also suggested the playlist she must have plugged in before and after the death. One wrote, "Queen Elizabeth II seen forcing the doors at YGE on the 7th September to hear Born Pink before her long due departure," and another commented by saying, "queen elizabeth is currently listening to "locked out of heaven" by bruno mars."