Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that flags on state buildings will be flown at half-staff Friday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II, who died Thursday.

“Queen Elizabeth II was a force on the world stage for decades and an inspiring female leader who leaves a lasting legacy,” Hochul said in a statement. “New York joins the people of the United Kingdom and all those who are mourning in honoring her life, and we send our prayers to her family.”

In New York City, Mayor Eric Adams also announced all flags on buildings, including stationary flagstaffs, throughout the city to be lowered to half-staff Thursday in honor of Queen Elizabeth II.

“She was committed to a life of service which impacted many,” Adams said in a statement. “She was a global force who will be remembered for her reign of 70 years.”

The city’s Empire State building will light up in purple and sparkle in silver in honor of the Queen.