Africa-Press – Kenya. British Army Training Unit Kenya on Monday followed the live proceedings of the burial of the late Queen Elizabeth II at Nanyuki Nyati Barracks.
Queen Elizabeth II, the longest UK-serving monarch reigned for 70 years and died aged 96 years on September 8.
In a clip seen by the Star, the army was seen in a room listening keenly to the proceedings happening in London, United Kingdom.
The army described the queen as selfless, committed and a leader who had respect for others.
BATUK Commander Colonel D.J. Mann speaking in Nanyuki during service held to mark the final day of Queen Elizabeth II here on Earth said Her Majesty too had touched many hearts around the world.
“Her devotion to the UK was evident for all to see but her wider care and consideration for the Commonwealth touched hearts around the World. She always placed others first and in doing so, modelled the values we as soldiers hold dear,” said Colonel.
Colonel Mann also described Queen Elizabeth, as a unifier and as a leader who won the affection of many critics of the UK and the Monarch and at the same time brought people together.
“The respect that she earned around the world is unrivalled, especially when considering the times she lived through and the great leaders she served alongside. Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth provided a constant example of leadership and demonstrated the best of humanity in an ever-changing world,” Mann described Queen Elizabeth.
Colonel Mann further pointed out, that Queen Elizabeth had a special connection with Kenya in relation to a story of the Queen going to bed in Treetops as a princess and coming down as queen in Nyeri County upon the death of his father King George VI.
President William Ruto is among the world leaders in attendance in London to celebrate the life of Queen Elizabeth.
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