The Commonwealth is in ‘robust, good health’
THE Secretary-General of the Commonwealth said the Queen led a life of dedication, faith, love and kindness as she paid tribute to the deceased monarch.
Baroness Patricia Scotland was also optimistic about the future of the Commonwealth under King Charles, saying that it had been left in “robust good health” by the late Queen.
Speaking at her official residence, Marlborough House in central London, following the proclamation of the new King yesterday, Lady Scotland said: “I think one of the things I know is that we will never see her like again. She had a life of dedication, of faith, and actually of love – her kindness is something I think will last for generations.
“She was on our throne for 70 years and in those 70 years I think every day she applied herself for our service.
“So I think I would like to say a huge thank you to her for her dedication, for her love, and for her cherishing of a Commonwealth family who will forever be grateful to her. “And I welcome the fact that King Charles III is going to take up that mantle.
“I know he will work as hard as she did, and for that we should also be truly grateful.”
Lady Scotland, head of Commonwealth Secretariat – the body responsible for representing the Commonwealth publicly – also praised the Queen for her work bringing together the Commonwealth nations.
Lady Scotland also added her opinion that Queen Elizabeth had “left our Commonwealth in robust good health”.
The SecretaryGeneral said the Commonwealth would continue to have “challenging conversations” with Charles.