Phoebe Bridgers slammed over controversial post after Queen's death

‘Let her rest in peace!’ American singer Phoebe Bridgers is SLAMMED after sharing post which claims the Queen’s 70-year reign had ‘stolen and violated lives’ after monarch’s death

• The singer’s post came following the death of the UK’s longest-reigning royal
• American singer Phoebe, 28, re-shared an Instagram post criticising the Queen
• Many social media users criticised Phoebe for not sharing her beliefs earlier
• One said: ‘And you wait till her death to say what you you think? How convenient’ 
• Phoebe’s post was in stark contrast to most stars who paid tribute to the Queen

Phoebe Bridgers has come under fire from fans who criticised her for sharing a statement which said the Queen’s reign had ‘stolen, violated and traumatised lives’.

The singer’s post came following the death of the UK’s longest-reigning royal, Queen Elizabeth II, who died ‘peacefully’, aged 96, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday.

American singer Phoebe, 28, re-shared an Instagram post which read: ‘Today we mourn all the stolen, violated and traumatized loves who were affected and destroyed during Queen Elizabeth II’s reign.’

Many social media users criticised Phoebe for sharing the post following Her Majesty’s death, declaring: ‘Let her Rest In Peace. If you want to criticize her, do it while she breathing.’

Bold: Phoebe Bridgers, 28, has come under fire from fans who criticised her for sharing a statement which said the late Queen’s reign had ‘stolen, violated and traumatised lives’

The post was originally shared by RISEindigenous, an Indigenous artist initiative which works to amplify and evolve Indigenous art and culture. 

‘Today is a brutal reminder that war criminals will be honoured while entire populations and societies bear the battle scars of colonial genocide violence, invasion, religious persecution, and white supremacy.’

Musician Phoebe did not add to the words herself when she shared the post on her social media page.

Hitting out at the post, one person wrote on Twitter: ‘And you wait till her death to say what you you think? How convenient…’ 

Farewell: The country’s longest-reigning royal, Queen Elizabeth II, died ‘peacefully’, aged 96, at Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday

Someone else wrote: ‘I don’t care what she did. She’s dead. Let her Rest In Peace. If you want to criticize her, do it while she breathing. Be respectful.’

One other person shared: ‘But they wouldn’t have said this when she was still breathing.’

While another person wrote: ‘She’s trying to be relevant but sadly failed.’

Backlash: Musician Phoebe did not add to the words herself when she shared the post on her social media page but she left some followers unimpressed

Someone else tweeted: ‘She’s trying to be woke but has no concrete facts to present as to how the Queen lead to actions that directly caused suffering on people. She holds no political power over common law.’

And another social media user protested: ‘Someone has not studied history, she has done everything to bring peace and serenity always after WWII.’

While Phoebe chose to harshly critique the Queen’s reign, most celebrities shared heartfelt tributes to the much-loved monarch. 

Sir Elton John led an outpouring of tributes to the Queen after her death on Thursday.

The 75-year-old singer – who famously sang at Princess Diana’s funeral, performing a reworked version of his song Candle In The Wind – took to his Instagram account to mourn the British monarch’s passing at the age of 96.

Tribute: Music icon Sir Elton John, 75, said he will ‘miss her dearly’ after the Queen’s historic 70-year reign, as a number of stars paid tribute this week

The musician wrote: ‘Along with the rest of the nation, I am deeply saddened to hear the news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth’s passing.

‘She was an inspiring presence to be around and lead the country through some of our greatest and darkest moments with grace, decency and a genuine caring warmth.

‘Queen Elizabeth has been a huge part of my life from childhood to this day and I will miss her dearly.’

Stephen Fry joined the floods of famous faces paying tribute to Her Majesty by saying he was in tears at the news Britain’s longest serving monarch had died at her home in Balmoral.

The 65-year-old comedian-and-actor posted on Twitter: ‘Oh dear. Oh my. Oh heavens. Bless my soul. Oh lor. Heck. I don’t know why I’m sobbing. Silly really. Oh dear.’

Former England soccer player Gary Lineker, 61, tweeted: ‘Such a terribly sad day. Her Majesty The Queen has died. A truly remarkable woman who served her country with dignity, loyalty and grace. A comforting ever present in the lives of most of us. Rest In Peace, Your Majesty.’

All stars: Victoria Beckham and Mick Jagger were among the stars to take to social media to pay tribute to the Queen

Ex-Spice Girls singer Victoria Beckham, 48, wrote online: ‘Today is a very sad day not just for our country but for the entire world.

‘I’m deeply saddened by the passing of our beloved Monarch, Her Majesty The Queen.

‘She will be remembered for her steadfast loyalty and service and my thoughts are with the royal family at this incredibly sad time.’

Whoopi Goldberg, 66, recalled about meeting the Queen and mentioned King Charles III’s succession by saying: ‘Several years ago, I met Queen Elizabeth at The Royal Variety Performance of 2009. As she approached me, all I could think of was WTH?? I’m an American kid from the projects, and I’m in the company of the Queen of England. I was in awe. Rest In Peace. God Save the King.’

Statement: King Charles III released this poignant statement reacting to the death of his ‘beloved mother’ as he took the throne today

Sharon Osbourne, 69, appeared on TalkTV on Thursday night to state she had a ‘really really heavy heart’ this evening.

She told presenter Piers Morgan: ‘You and I and millions of people have grown up with her, and she’s always been this tower of strength and dignity for our country and it is heartbreaking. I’m heartbroken for our country and I’m heartbroken for the family.

‘So many people miss the point – they are a family, a tight knit family. The grandchildren and the children will be completely devastated.

‘She represented strength. Why would anybody want to come to Britain? Because of our traditions, because of our royal family. Everything that comes with Britain, it’s historical.

‘She kept going and that’s what makes Britain different from every other country – our traditions.

‘Look what we went through this year with celebrating her – that was magnificent – nobody does that like the English.’

Announcement: Buckingham Palace announced the sad news of the Queen’s passing on Thursday

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