Queen Elizabeth II has extended Independence Day greetings to President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and the people of the Maldives.
In a message to mark Independence Day of Maldives, Queen Elizabeth II extended greetings to the President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih congratulating Maldives on the celebration of the Independence Day. Furthermore, Queen Elizabeth conveyed best wishes for the good fortune and happiness of the people of Maldives in the coming year.
After 78 years of being a British Protectorate, on July 26 in 1965, Maldives was fully granted independence from the British.