JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of condolences and sympathy to King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

In his cable, the Saudi monarch said: “We have learned with great sadness the news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

"She was a model of leadership that will be immortalized in history. We recall with appreciation the efforts of the deceased in consolidating the friendship, cooperation, and relations between our two friendly countries, as well as the high international status that Her Majesty enjoyed throughout the decades she was on the throne of a friendly country.

"We send to Your Majesty, the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland our deepest condolences and sincere sympathy, hoping that you do not see any harm.” — SPA