The Hon. Acting Prime Minister Simon Kofe addressed the nation today for a brief update on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Hon. Acting Prime Minister’s sentiments as summarized in English have been released as follows: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. We were fortunate to have the Queen visit us in our history, and we recognize her incredible commitment to service and the critical role she has played through transformational times in our world. Today, we mourn Her Majesty’s passing, and we convey our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones. However, we also celebrate the legacy of steady leadership Her Majesty the Queen has left to us, which has inspired many throughout our world.”