Princess Charlene reacts to Queen Elizabeth’s death

Princess Charlene of Monaco has expressed her deep grief over the death of British Queen Elizabeth II.

Sharing a throwback photo of the Queen, Princess Charlene said, “I am deeply saddened at the news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, a truly great lady whose dedication and service was recognised throughout the world during the 70 years of her reign.”

She further said, “Today, my thoughts are with her family, her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and the British people.”

Queen Elizabeth died peacefully at Balmoral on Thursday afternoon.

Heir to throne Prince Charles will be officially proclaimed king  on Saturday morning at a meeting of the Accession Council, Buckingham Palace said.