Queen Elizabeth II leaves a void, President João Lourenço writes in condolence book

 Luanda – The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, deemed the passing away of Queen Elizabth II of the United Kingdom a “deep void in the world” and which marks the end of an era.

João Lourenço wrote that Queen Elizabth “enters History leaving behind a legacy of stability and unity”.

 

João Lourenço paid such homage on Friday, at the British Embassy in Luanda, where a condolence book was available for such end.

João Lourenço, sided by First Lady Ana Dias Lourenço, wrote also that the reign of seven decades of Queen Elizabeth II has hallmarked for ever the British people.  

 

During her reign, the President wrote, the monarch contributed to the edification of “a thriving nation, whose progress is a reference for all peoples globally” .

 

On his own behalf and on behalf of the Angolan Executive, President João lourenço manifested his heartfelt consternation for the people and government of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

 

At the spot, João Lourenço also expressed his consternation to the British Ambassador to Angola, Roger Stringer.

 

Queen Elizabeth II died of illness on Thursday (Sept 08) at Balmoral Castle, in Scotland, at the age of 96, after a reign of 70 years.