His Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkiah, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade sent a congratulatory message to the Rt Hon William Hague MP, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on the occasion of Her Majesty the Queen's Birthday celebration on 11th June 2011.

HRH expressed great pleasure in sending his respects to Her Majesty and the royal family and his very best wishes to their Government and people on the anniversary of the Queen's birthday.

HRH said the traditional ties of friendship and goodwill between Brunei and the United Kingdom are, as always, a very important part of their cooperation and their peoples' feelings towards the United Kingdom.

HRH wished Mr Hague personally and his Government and people a very happy anniversary. HRH also sent his best wishes to Mr Hague and for good health, happiness and prosperity. - Borneo Bulletin (11th June 2011)