Tributes to the late Sir Patrick Stewart flowed in following the announcement of his death on Thursday. Colleagues from the Star Trek and Marvel franchises shared condolences and memories of the actor, known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard and Professor Charles Xavier. In a gesture that evoked the famous Captain Picard meme, Buckingham Palace in London offered its own tribute, albeit an unintentionally mistaken one.
The Band of the Grenadier Guards performed a medley of Star Trek themes in honor of Stewart. However, the ensemble played the theme music from the original William Shatner-led Star Trek series, followed by the theme from the J.J. Abrams-produced movie reboot trilogy, rather than the iconic theme from Star Trek: The Next Generation, which starred Stewart.
While the musical selection was not precisely aligned with Stewart's most famous Star Trek role, the sentiment was recognized. As Captain Picard might say, "We're only mortal."
Beyond his acclaimed roles in Star Trek and X-Men, Stewart also made an impact in the gaming world. Bethesda and fans of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion paid tribute to his work, and players in Star Trek Online honored the Picard actor within the game itself.