President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih has offered condolences following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The longest-reigning British monarch spanning seven decades, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Thursday.

She died at the age of 96.

Following her passing, the president of Maldives sent a message of condolences to the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III.

In his message, he expressed deep grief in learning of the passing of the King’s beloved mother.

He noted that the people of the Maldives join the rest of the Commonwealth in mourning this “unfathomable” loss.

Highlighting that the Queen’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, the Maldivian president noted that she was also a beacon of strength and unity for the Commonwealth.

With this being said, President Solih expressed belief that the stories of the Queen’s perseverance and sense of duty will live on to inspire generations to come.

Further, President Solih revealed that Maldivians fondly remember the Queen’s visit to the Maldives on 13 March 1972, as a nation.

The president went on to state that the nation mourns and commemorates the Queen’s extraordinary life of continued service to the Great Britain and the Commonwealth, as a stabilizing force towards peace and progress.

Before concluding his message, President Solih extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of UK and the Commonwealth.