" His Excellency the President of the Republic of South Africa, Pretoria

 

it is with profound sadness that the Queen and I learnt of the demise of His Excellency Mr. Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa. We wish to extend to Your Excellency and the members of the bereaved family as well as the people of the Republic of South Africa our heartfelt sympathies and condolences for the irreparable loss of an immense personality who will be remembered for his enduring contribution to peace in his beloved country and beyond.

 

                                                                                                                                (M.R.) Bhumibol R."