The First Couple of Maldives has paid their last respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II.
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and First Lady Fazna Ahmed paid their last respects to the late Queen, on Sunday.
Prior to this, the Maldivian first couple wrote separate messages in the Book of Condolences opened at Lancaster House, London.
They conveyed sincere condolences to King Charles III, the royal family, the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth of Nations.
As the world mourns the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, I am truly humbled and honoured to pay my last respects to Her. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II lives on in our hearts, and in our memories."Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of Maldives.
First Lady Fazna, as a mother herself and from mothers across the Maldives, offered her gratitude to Queen Elizabeth II for her devotion to her children, her country and her people and for being an inspiration to all.
It is with great sadness that I learnt of the passing away of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty’s grace and devotion touched people around the world."Fazna Ahmed, First Lady of Maldives.
The state funeral for the Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey at 11am on Monday.
The longest-reigning British monarch spanning seven decades and the head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on September 8.
She died at the age of 96.
The national flag of Maldives was flown at half-mast in honor of the late Queen Elizabeth II, from September 9 – 11.
Maldives observed a three-day mourning period, while joining world leaders across the globe to mourn the death of the late Queen.
In a message to the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, King Charles III earlier, President Solih offered condolences.
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.
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.
Queen Elizabeth II was a recipient of the highest honor of the government of Maldives, the Grand Order of the Distinguished Rule of Ghaazee.
Top politicians and senior government officials have poured condolences for the Royal Family.
