The President of Portugal today expressed “deep and sincere dismay” over the death of Queen Isabella II of the United Kingdom and praised her “example of courage” and “unwavering sense of public service” in a message to King Carlos.
Marcelo Rebelo de Souza, who is in Brazil for the celebration of the bicentenary of Brazil’s independence, published on the official website of the President of the Republic a message of condolences, already addressed to the new King Carlos.
“It is with deep and sincere concern and great sorrow that I learned of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. At this time of mourning and mourning, I represent Your Majesty and the entire royal family, as well as all Britons, on behalf of the Portuguese people and on my own behalf, my sincere condolences expressing my deepest feelings for the loss suffered.
According to the head of state, Isabella II “remains for everyone an example of courage, selflessness, resilience and an unshakable sense of service to society, which she has been throughout her more than 96 years of life and 70 years of reign.”
“For Portugal and for the entire Portuguese people, the visits of Queen Isabella II to our country in 1957 and 1985 will remain in the memory of each of us with undeniable love and gratitude. Personally, I cannot forget in honor of the meeting that took place during my trip to London back in 2016,” he adds.
Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa declares that he is “confident in the historic and unbreakable bonds of friendship that unite and will continue to unite Portugal and the United Kingdom, I once again express my most sincere and sincere condolences” and bids farewell to King Carlos, expressing “deepest respect and personal consideration “.
Source: CM Jornal
