British Embassy in Hanoi opens condolence book for Queen Elizabeth II
The British Embassy in Hanoi on Sept. 9 opened to the public a condolence book following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.
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| The British Embassy in Hanoi on Sept. 9 opened to the public a condolence book following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. (Photo: British Embassy in Hanoi) |
"The British Embassy mourns the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. A book of condolence will be open to the public," it said in a statement posted on the offcial .
The book would be available until 4 p.m at the Embassy at No. 32 Hai Ba Trung street, Hoan Kiem, Ha Noi on Sept. 9 and reopened again next week from Monday to Friday at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A virtual condolence book was also opened for those wishing to pay their respects online at http://royal.uk.
In tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, the Union Flag has been lowered over UK Government buildings and diplomatic missions around the world, including the British Embassy and Consulate-General in Viet Nam.
Previously, on Sep.8 (local time), the Buckingham Palace announced: “Her Majesty The Queen, Elizabeth II died peacefully at Balmoral on the afternoon of 8 September 2022”.
In a statement, His Majesty The King said: “The death of my beloved Mother, Her Majesty The Queen, is a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family.
We mourn profoundly the passing of a cherished Sovereign and a much-loved Mother. I know her loss will be deeply felt throughout the country, the Realms and the Commonwealth, and by countless people around the world.”
Queen Elizabeth II passed away at the age of 96, following a seven-decade rule as the sovereign of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth. She was the longest-reigning British monarch and had celebrated on Feb. 6 her platinum jubilee.
(Source: British Embassy in Hanoi)
