Queen Elizabeth II, the longest UK serving monarch who reigned for 70 years and died aged 96 years on September 8, has been described as selfless, committed and a leader who had respect for others.
British Army Training Unit (BATUK) Commander Colonel D.J. Mann speaking in Nanyuki as part of the service to mark the last day of Queen Elizabeth II here on Earth. As other world leaders gathered at Westminster Abbey in London, Colonel D.J. said that Her Majesty also touched many hearts.
“Her devotion to the UK was evident for all to see but her wider care and consideration for the Commonwealth touched hearts around the World. She always placed others first and in doing so, modelled the values we as soldiers hold dear,” said Colonel.
Colonel Mann also described Queen Elizabeth as unifier and a leader who won over many critics of Britain and the Monarch while bringing people together.
“The respect that she earned around the world is unrivalled especially when considering the times she lived through and the great leaders she served alongside. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth provided a constant example of leadership and demonstrated the best of humanity in an ever changing world,” Mann described Queen Elizabeth.
Colonel Mann also pointed out that Queen Elizabeth had a special relationship with Kenya because of a story about Queen Elizabeth going to Treetops as a princess and then coming down to Nyeri County as queen after the death of her father King George VI.
President Dr. William Ruto is one of the world’s leading figures who will be in London to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s birthday.
By Muturi Mwangi
Source: kenyanews
