By Kondanani Chilimunthaka
President Lazarus Chakwera has described the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II as a blow to the Commonwealth, saying her death has left indelible mark on the whole world.
Speaking to BBC after the announcement of the death, President Chakwera said the whole world is grieving upon receiving the communication about Queen’ demise at the age of 96.
“It marks the end of an era, and birth of a new one not only for British Monarch but the whole Commonwealth. Malawi is part of that, and the whole world is grieving because she has left an indelible mark on the world having been part of much history in the past 70 years.” President Chakwera said.
He further told BBC that departed Queen Elizabeth II was a shining example of dignity member of the society, saying even her visit to Malawi testified her role played in the country’s transition from British Protectorate to an independent state, and republic.
Added President Chakwera; “It is feeling that Malawi’s largest referral hospital is named after her, for she contributed greatly to the smooth transition towards independence for many African States.”
President Chakwera has since conveyed his condolences to the British Royal Family, and the people and government of Great Britain on behalf of all Malawians on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while wishing King Charles III best of lucky as he takes over the mantle left by the Queen.
Britain and Malawi have been in sister relationship since Kamuzu era after the colonial reign in which Malawi was under the British colony.
On friday morning, President Chakwera, visited the British High Commission, where he was welcomed by Mr. David Pert, the UK’s Deputy High Commissioner to Malawi, to sign the book of condolences to His Majesty King Charles III, the British People, and the whole Commonwealth on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who was also Queen of Malawi from 1964 to 1966.
