Last Updated on September 19, 2022, 1:25 AM AST by Anthony Morris
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Denzil Douglas, was among the many World Leaders who attended a reception at Buckingham Palace on Sunday hosted by King Charles III. The new King, Charles III, hosted the reception ahead of Monday’s State Funeral for the late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Dr Douglas, a former prime minister, was greeted on arrival at Gatwick airport by representatives of King Charles III and the Foreign Secretary, Mr James Cleverly and met by St Kitts and Nevis’ High Commissioner in London, His Excellency Mr Kevin Isaac.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Douglas’ first engagement was the King’s Reception at Buckingham Palace, which King Charles III hosted.
He was joined by other foreign Leaders and dignitaries who had travelled to London to pay their respect to the late Monarch. Her late Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II, was well-regarded and globally respected for her diplomatic skills, unparalleled service to her country and the Commonwealth, as well as her quiet moral leadership and devotion to duty.
Foreign Minister Douglas conveyed his heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew, to the Earl of Wessex, the late Queen’s youngest son. He conveyed the profound sadness of the Government and People of St. Kitts and Nevis on the loss of Her Majesty.
Although this was not an occasion for politics, Dr Douglas expressed delight in meeting and engaging with old Commonwealth friends and the opportunity to meet new leaders from around the world working in the service of their countries.
As per protocol, Governor General SW Tapley Seaton is responsible for representing the country at such events. However, according to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Douglas, the new Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, asked him to represent the country at the international event.
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