Monday, the 19th of September 2022 has been declared a day of mourning in Sri Lanka in view of the passing of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
The President’s Media Division (PMD) said that the directive in this regard has been issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs.
The National flag will be flown at half-mast at all public buildings until the 19th of September, the PMD added.
Queen Elizabeth II, died yesterday at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer.
Expressing his condolences, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said,” “Deepest condolences to the Royal Family, Government & people of the UK on the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II Head of the Commonwealth & Queen of Ceylon 1952-72.”
The Parliament of Sri Lanka also observed silence for 2 minutes during its session today in honour of the late Queen Elizabeth II. (NewsWire)