Haitian officials mourn Queen Elizabeth II

The Haitian Times www.haitiantimes.com By Onz Chery AP-HAITIEN — Haitians in the United Kingdom have been hit with a “double blow,” Haiti’s Ambassador to the UK said, since they have had to endure the deaths of both their home country’s head of state and their host country’s monarch in the span of one year. Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse, who was assassinated in his home on Jul. 7, 2021, appointed Euvrard Saint Amand to the UK post. On Sep. 8, Queen Elizabeth II, 96, died at her estate.

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Haitians in the United Kingdom have been hit with a “double blow,” Haiti’s Ambassador to the UK said, since they have had to endure the deaths of both their home country’s head of state and their host country’s monarch in the span of one year. To view the full story, please subscribe to The Haitian Times. You can choose a $60 Annual Subscription or a $5 Weekly Pass. When you join The Haitian Times family, you’ll get unlimited digital access to high-quality journalism about Haiti and Haitians you won’t get anywhere else. We’ve been at this for 20 years and pride ourselves on representing you, our diaspora experience and a holistic view of Haiti that larger media doesn’t show you. Join now or renew to get: — Instant access to one-of-kind stories and special reports — Local news from our communities (especially New York and Florida) — Profiles of Haitians at the top of their fields — Downloadable lists and resources about Haitian culture — Membership merch, perks and special invitations First-time subscribers also receive a special welcome gift handmade in Haiti by expert artisans! Do it for the culture and support Black-owned businesses.