Hun Sen has said he would step down and hand over power to his son in August, ending a 38-year rule during which he established stability after years of war but stifled democracy in the process.

Ridiculed by some for his opinions, and accused of meddling in political and social matters that may not concern him, Charles has believed he should be able to speak on issues which he feels are important to Britons too.

The death of the queen, Britain's longest-reigning monarch and a towering presence on the world stage for seven decades, has drawn condolences from around the world.

The list includes former Felda Group chairman Raja Muhammad Alias Raja Muhammad Ali, top cop Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani and Dewan Rakyat Speaker Azhar Harun.