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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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