Queen Elizabeth II has pledged devote her life in offering a service aimed at promoting peace and unity to Common Wealth nations.
Speaking in her address, during the commemoration of the Diamond Jubilee at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross in Lusaka today, Queen Elizabeth said peace and unity are key to the well being of any country.
In a speech delivered for her by visiting Princess Anne, the Queen said the commemoration in Zambia brings many memories of the peace and stability of the country.
She noted that this has made Zambia to collaborate well with other countries of the Common Wealth.
She further thanked government for giving her opportunity to celebrate her continuity in Zambia.
Meanwhile, the Queen has sent her condolences to the First Republic President, Kenneth Kaunda, noting that she was saddened with the death of the Former First Lady, Mama Betty Kaunda.
She explained that Mama Betty Kaunda played an important role in the liberation struggle through the support and courage she gave to her husband.
Meanwhile, Anglican Diocese Bishop, David Ndhlovu, said Queen Elizabeth is a symbol of unity in all Common Wealth nations.
Bishop Ndhlovu explained that this is because the Queen has always stood for peace and unity as evidenced through the various programs promoting humility, patience, peace and service that she has been rendering to people in the Common Wealth Nations.
He said this is why there is need for all the people in the world to continue praying for the Queen and all those that are in leadership or authority.
Bishop Ndhlovu further added that praying for those in leadership to have peace is the only way the world will have peace and stability.
Princess Anne is in the country as efforts to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee.
The church service was attended by Vice President, Guy Scott, Defence Minister, Geoffrey Mwamba, Health Minister, Joseph Kasonde, senior government officials and opposition heritage party president Godfrey Miyanda.
ZANIS
Thank God for her majesty the Queen for sending her daughter to come and be with us in this time of commemoration and converying her messege of encouragement to the Kaunda family.
why toma hut?this is not britain.
LT why should Zambians know this, being part of the commonwealth does not mean the Queen’s name should be brought in disrepute like this
They will not appreciate what the Queen means to some of us residing here
Good Bless our Queen
Thanks
I don’t quite follow your meaning.Â
Also pledge to have Kate keep her clothes on
Watch out, the colonialists are Back…
mushota and nubian princes dont get what you are trying to say