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06/12/2013
Queen 'Saddened' At Death Of Mandela
The Queen was "deeply saddened" to learn of the death of Nelson Mandela, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
"He worked tirelessly for the good of his country, and his legacy is the peaceful South Africa we see today," the statement said.
"Her Majesty remembers with great warmth her meetings with Mr Mandela and sends her sincere condolences to his family and the people of South Africa at this very sad time."
South Africans gathered in Johannesburg and Soweto yesterday evening to mourn the country's former leader, who died on Thursday aged 95.
He had been suffering from a lung illness for a long time and had been receiving treatment at home since September, when he was discharged from hospital.
David Cameron said: "A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend in life and now in death - a true global hero. Across the country he loved they will be mourning a man who was the embodiment of grace. Meeting him was one of the great honours of my life."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg added: "Every so often history produces an individual whose message is universal, and Nelson Mandela will be mourned and missed on every continent around the globe. The hope he offered was enough to unite races; it bridged cultures and transcended generations; and it could heal the deepest divides.
"That hope must now live on. Nelson Mandela’s legacy will continue to burn brightly, there is little doubt about that. But our greatest tribute to him will be our commitment to equality, humanity and peace - the values for which he very literally put his life on the line."
The Foreign Office has called for all flags to be flown half mast today as a mark of recognition.
Foreign Secretary William Hague described Mr Mandela as "one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.
"His life story is a compelling and inspiringly profound political journey. An international icon and inspiration to millions, his appeal transcended race, religion and class. He was at once a leader of immense character and strength, and a man closely attuned to the needs of his people."
(IT/CD)
"He worked tirelessly for the good of his country, and his legacy is the peaceful South Africa we see today," the statement said.
"Her Majesty remembers with great warmth her meetings with Mr Mandela and sends her sincere condolences to his family and the people of South Africa at this very sad time."
South Africans gathered in Johannesburg and Soweto yesterday evening to mourn the country's former leader, who died on Thursday aged 95.
He had been suffering from a lung illness for a long time and had been receiving treatment at home since September, when he was discharged from hospital.
David Cameron said: "A great light has gone out in the world. Nelson Mandela was a towering figure in our time; a legend in life and now in death - a true global hero. Across the country he loved they will be mourning a man who was the embodiment of grace. Meeting him was one of the great honours of my life."
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg added: "Every so often history produces an individual whose message is universal, and Nelson Mandela will be mourned and missed on every continent around the globe. The hope he offered was enough to unite races; it bridged cultures and transcended generations; and it could heal the deepest divides.
"That hope must now live on. Nelson Mandela’s legacy will continue to burn brightly, there is little doubt about that. But our greatest tribute to him will be our commitment to equality, humanity and peace - the values for which he very literally put his life on the line."
The Foreign Office has called for all flags to be flown half mast today as a mark of recognition.
Foreign Secretary William Hague described Mr Mandela as "one of the greatest moral and political leaders of our time.
"His life story is a compelling and inspiringly profound political journey. An international icon and inspiration to millions, his appeal transcended race, religion and class. He was at once a leader of immense character and strength, and a man closely attuned to the needs of his people."
(IT/CD)
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