KATHMANDU, Sept 9: Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has condoled the demise of Queen Elizabeth II of Britain. 

PM Deuba has stated that Nepal has lost a great admirer of the country and its people in Queen Elizabeth's death.

"It is with great sadness, I have received the news of her passing away. Queen Elizabeth II distinguished herself with duty, honor and service. The Queen is fondly remembered in Nepal for her two important state visits in 1961 and 1986," PM Deuba wrote in his Twitter account this morning.

Grace, simplicity and respect for other cultures and humanity are the qualities for which the Nepalis people fondly remember the Queen, PM Deuba said. 

The PM has also expressed his deepest condolences to the British Royal Family on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

The British monarch died last night aged 96.

 
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