TIRANA, Sept 8 /ATA/ – Queen Elizabeth II, Great Britain’s long-reigning monarch, has died aged 96 at Balmoral Castle on Thursday, after serving as Britain’s monarch for over 70 years.
Albanian top state officials and politicians expressed grief and extended their messages of condolences over the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
“Farewell Queen,” Prime Minister Edi Rama wrote on his message posted on the social media.
Parliament Speaker Lindita Nikolla also extended her condolences on the passing of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II.
“The passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is sad news not only for the United Kingdom, but for all of humanity. A whole life in the service of the nation, the state and the citizens,” Parliament Speaker said in her message
“Queen Elizabeth II, the unifier of the nation, widely accepted as a symbol of the stability of the United Kingdom and the world, helped her country through major changes over seven decades, to strengthen national identity, increase geopolitical influence and international influence. Rest in peace, Your Majesty,” Nikolla said.
The Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Olta Xhaçka also sent her condolences over the death of the British monarch, saying : “We heard with great sorrow the news about Queen Elizabeth passing.”
“During her 70 year reign she provided guidance, motivation, vision and stability for the Great Britain, a figure of respect and admiration for the rest of the world. We offer the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom our heartfelt condolences,” Xhaçka said.
After Queen’s death, her eldest son Charles, 73, automatically becomes the king of the United Kingdom and the head of state of 14 other Commonwealth realms.
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