Queen Elizabeth's 1972 visit strengthened Maldives-UK ties

The Queen arrived in the Maldives on an official visit in 1972, seven years after the island nation gained independence from Britain. The visit helped strengthe

10 September 2022

Queen's visit to Maldives: an unprecedented event

The Queen of England was the first foreign sovereign to visit the Maldives on an official visit in the country's recorded history.

9 September 2022

First couple pays last respects to Queen Elizabeth

The president and the first lady wrote separate messages in the ‎book of condolences opened at Lancaster House in London.

18 September 2022

Maldives declares 3 days of national mourning over Queen's death

Maldivian flag will be flown at half mast during the three days of national mourning.

9 September 2022

Maldives president to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

President Solih on Thursday declared three days of national mourning following the passing of Queen Elizabeth.

13 September 2022

President, first lady attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral

Following the funeral service, the president and first lady attended a reception hosted by UK foreign secretary James Cleverly.

19 September 2022

President hails Elizabeth as 'shining example of public service'

President Solih said it was with great sorrow that he learnt of the passing of Elizabeth.

8 September 2022

President returns to Maldives after Queen Elizabeth's funeral

The first couple paid their last respects to the queen as her coffin was laid in state at the Westminster Hall in London's Palace of Westminster.

22 September 2022