BREAKING NEWS

Queen Elizabeth sends her condolences following death of Shimon Peres

The Queen of England on Wednesday released a statement sending her condolences to Shimon Peres's family following his passing early Wednesday morning.
The statement from Queen Elizabeth said she was saddened to hear of Peres's death and warmly remembers her meeting with the former president in 2008.
Queen Elizabeth II will be represented at the former president's funeral on Friday by Britain's Prince Charles.