Message from The Queen to the new King, King Salman of Saudi Arabia

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ISSUED BY THE COMMUNICATIONS SECRETARY TO THE QUEEN

I am saddened to learn of the death of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, HM King Abdullah bin Abd Al Aziz. Your distinguished brother Abdullah had devoted his life to the service of the Kingdom and the service of Islam. He will be long remembered by all who work for peace and understanding between nations and between faiths. I offer Your Majesty my sincere condolences and I offer my sympathy to the Saudi people.

Elizabeth R.

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