Georgian PM, President saddened by death of Queen Elizabeth II

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili and President Salome Zouirabichvili have expressed their sorrow over the recent death of Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday. 

“We offer our heartfelt condolences to the Royal Family, the UK Government and  the people of the UK. Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was a leader who led the nation throughout the decades, being respected, adored and will be well-remembered by the generations ahead”, Garibashvili tweeted. 

Zourabichvili said that “her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has lived a life of dedication to her people, her nation and the Commonwealth”.

“A model of determination and dedication to the values of democracy and dignity, earning her a unique place in history. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal family. 

The queen died aged 96.