Nelson Mandela dead: The Queen "deeply saddened" by death of former South African president

Nelson Mandela and The Queen ride in a carriage along the Mall during a state visit to Britain

The Queen has said she is "deeply saddened" to learn of the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela.
A statement from Buckingham Palace said Mandela "worked tirelessly for the good of his country".
It said: "The Queen was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Nelson Mandela last night. He worked tirelessly for the good of his country, and his legacy is the peaceful South Africa we see today.
"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."
The Prince of Wales also paid tribute to the former South African leader.
He said: "Mr Mandela was the embodiment of courage and reconciliation. He was also a man of great humour and had a real zest for life.
"With his passing, there will be an immense void not only in his family's lives, but also in those of all South Africans and the many others whose lives have been changed through his fight for peace, justice and freedom.
"The world has lost an inspired leader and a great man. My family and I are profoundly saddened and our thoughts and prayers are with his family."

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