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President Thabo Mbeki Conveys Condolences
to Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina Armgard of Netherlands following
Death of Queen Mother
President Thabo Mbeki today, Saturday, 20 March 2004
conveyed the heartfelt condolences of the government
and people of South Africa to Queen Beatrix Wilhelmina
Armgard of Netherlands following the death of the Queen
Mother, Juliana Louise Emma Marie Wilhelmina on Saturday,
20 March 2004 in the Netherlands.
President Mbeki said, "Your Majesty it is with
great sadness that we have received the news of the
passing away of Her Majesty, Queen Juliana Louise Emma
Marie Wilhelmina, the Queen Mother on Saturday, 20 March
2004."
"Please accept, Your Majesty, our sincere condolences
on behalf of the Government and the people of the Republic
of South Africa and be assured of our prayers at this
time of great sorrow."
"The Queen Mother will be fondly remembered for
the diligent manner in which she carried out her Royal
duties, and her active role in social issues regarding
the sick, aged, and young."
"May you and the members of the Royal Family as
well as the people of the Kingdom of the Royal Netherlands
receive solace during this time of grief," concluded
President Mbeki.
Issued by Ronnie Mamoepa on 082 990 4853.
Department of Foreign Affairs
Private Bag X152
Pretoria
0001
20 March 2004
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