anne died on 1 august 2016 in a hospital in morges, switzerland, at the age of 92. the family refused a posthumous military medal. romania's president klaus iohannis said "her majesty queen ana of romania will remain forever in memory and in our hearts as one of the most important symbols of wisdom, dignity and, especially, as a model of moral conduct." the government made 13 august 2016 a national day of mourning. the romanian flag was flown at half-mast on all buildings. television and radio broadcasts were told to make their programs suitable for the memory of anne of romania. the funeral was held at the curtea de argeș cathedral. the government of moldova also held a national day of mourning on 13 august in memory of queen anne, asking for everyone to observe a moment of silence at 10 am on that day.