Former President Donald Trump posted messages of deep condolences after the death of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom, whose 70-year reign was the longest in the country’s history and the second-longest tenure of any monarch in world history.

“Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the great people of the United Kingdom as you honor her most meaningful life and exceptional service to the people. May God bless the Queen, may she reign forever in our hearts, and may God hold her and Prince Philip in abiding care,” he wrote.

In a statement from both he and First Lady Melania, the two expressed their “sincere condolences.”

“Melania and I are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Together with our family and fellow Americans, we send our sincere condolences to the Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom during this time of great sorrow and grief,” they wrote.

“Queen Elizabeth’s historic and remarkable reign left a tremendous legacy of peace and prosperity for Great Britain. Her leadership and enduring diplomacy secured and advanced alliances with the United States and countries around the world.

“However, she will always be remembered for her faithfulness to her country and her unwavering devotion to her fellow countrymen and women. Melania and I will always cherish our time together with the Queen, and never forget Her Majesty’s generous friendship, great wisdom, and wonderful sense of humor.

“What a grand and beautiful lady she was-there was nobody like her! Our thoughts and prayers will remain with the great people of the United Kingdom as you honor her most meaningful life and exceptional service to the people. May God bless the Queen, may she reign forever in our hearts, and may God hold her and Prince Philip in abiding care.”

Queen Elizabeth II passed away peacefully at Balmoral castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon. The Queen’s son, 73-year-old Charles,, has taken the throne as King Charles III and his wife, Camilla, now being the Queen Consort.