New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Liz Truss has released an official statement where she offered her deepest condolences to the King, Charles III and the British Royal family over the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Liz Truss who was the last Prime Minister to be received by the Queen before her death, in a social media post on Friday, stated that the United Kingdom is in mourning over the passing of her Majesty the Queen.
The Prime Minister posted a photo of herself signing the condolence note inside her office with a photo of Queen Elizabeth on top of the table, saying:
“On behalf of a grieving nation I offer my deepest condolences on the passing of Her Majesty. She was the rock on which modern Britain was built. The thoughts of this government and this nation are with His Majesty The King and his family,” she said.
Liz Truss officially became the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Tuesday 6th September 2022, after being appointed by Queen Elizabeth at Balmoral Castle.
The late Queen had received the new Prime Minister at Balmoral Castle where she was asked by her Majesty the Queen to form a new Administration.
According to the statement released by the Royal House, Ms. Liz Truss accepted Her Majesty’s offer and was appointed Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury.
Her appointment on Tuesday meant that she is now only the third female prime minister in British history, reaching the summit of her eclectic political career. And the 15th leader to serve during the 70-year reign of the Queen.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death was confirmed by the Royal family in a statement on Thursday.
The Queen who was UK’s longest-serving monarch, died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
Her family gathered at her Scottish estate after concerns grew about her health earlier on Thursday.
The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change.
Queen Elizabeth II’s death will see her eldest son Charles, the former Prince of Wales, lead the country in mourning as the new King and head of state for 14 Commonwealth realms.