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Queen of Saint Lucia saddened to hear of the death of Kuwait’s former leader

Queen Elizabeth II has sent a message of condolence to the new Emir of Kuwait, following the death of the country’s former ruler, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

The Queen of Saint Lucia and His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah during his State Visit to the UK in 2012. (Credit: Royal Family)

Kuwait’s new leader, Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (the brother of the former leader), was sworn in today.

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“I was saddened to hear of the death of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Your distinguished brother devoted his life to the service of the State of Kuwait and especially its relationship with its allies and friends,” Queen Elizabeth said in a statement shared by the Royal Family. “He will be long remembered by all who work for regional stability, understanding between nations and between faiths, and for the humanitarian cause. I have deeply valued his friendship towards the United Kingdom, and his memorable State Visit in November 2012.”

She added: “I offer Your Highness my sincere condolences. I offer also my sympathy to the people of Kuwait. May the long history of close companionship between our two families continue.”

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