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Sir Mark Thatcher says family is 'overwhelmed' by messages of support | Sir Mark Thatcher says family is 'overwhelmed' by messages of support |
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Sir Mark Thatcher has described the reaction to his mother's death as "overwhelming" and said the messages the family has received will serve as a "source of encouragement and strength as we face the inevitable days ahead". | Sir Mark Thatcher has described the reaction to his mother's death as "overwhelming" and said the messages the family has received will serve as a "source of encouragement and strength as we face the inevitable days ahead". |
Speaking outside the family's London home, he said Lady Thatcher would be "greatly honoured as well as humbled" by the Queen's presence at her funeral next week. | Speaking outside the family's London home, he said Lady Thatcher would be "greatly honoured as well as humbled" by the Queen's presence at her funeral next week. |
He said his mother had been blessed with "a long life, and a very full one", but said her death was "without doubt a very sad moment". | He said his mother had been blessed with "a long life, and a very full one", but said her death was "without doubt a very sad moment". |
"We have quite simply been overwhelmed by messages of support, condolence, of every type, from far and wide, and I know that my mother would be pleased they have come from people of all walks of life," he said. | "We have quite simply been overwhelmed by messages of support, condolence, of every type, from far and wide, and I know that my mother would be pleased they have come from people of all walks of life," he said. |
His tribute came as Downing Street revealed details of plans for the former prime minister's ceremonial funeral next week – which is to involve more than 700 armed forces personnel, and feature the units involved in the Falklands conflict. | His tribute came as Downing Street revealed details of plans for the former prime minister's ceremonial funeral next week – which is to involve more than 700 armed forces personnel, and feature the units involved in the Falklands conflict. |
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