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Hon. Consul pays respects on passing of Queen Elizabeth II on behalf of SL community

Posted September 14, 2022

Honorary Consul for Sri Lanka in Queensland Anton Swan, OAM, signed the Condolence Book at Government House on Tuesday following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II last week.

Mr Swan paid his respects on behalf of the Sri Lankan Queensland community in the presence of Queensland Governor the Hon. Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM.

The Queen died at Balmoral Castle on September 8. She reigned as British monarch for 70 years.

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