President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has sent a message of condolence to the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland His Majesty King Charles III, following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning British monarch whose rule spanned seven decades, who died on Thursday at the age of 96.
The President’s message reads as follows:
“I am deeply grieved to hear of the passing of your beloved mother, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The people of the Maldives join the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning this unfathomable loss.
Her Majesty’s glorious reign of 70 long years has seen a life full of giving - to her duty, her people, and her commitment to making a difference in the world. Her Majesty has also been a beacon of strength and unity for the Commonwealth. We believe that the stories of Her Majesty’s perseverance and sense of duty will live on to inspire generations to come.
As a nation, Maldivians fondly remember Her Majesty’s visit to the Maldives on 13 March 1972. We mourn and commemorate Her Majesty’s extraordinary life of continued service to the Great Britain and the Commonwealth, as a stabilizing force towards peace and progress.
I would like to extend my deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth.”