(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 24 - The late two-time former presidentGiorgio Napolitano was a devoted servant of the State whodedicated his life and career to the promotion of democracy,said King Charles III in a message to President SergioMattarella on Sunday.
"Dear Mr President, I have learned of President Napolitano'sdeath with great sadness. He was a devoted servant of the Statewho dedicated his life and career to the promotion ofdemocracy," read the message.
"I remember with great affection our meeting during my visit toRome in 2009 and, in particular, the friendship that existedbetween President Napolitano and my mother, Her Majesty QueenElizabeth II," continued the king.
"My thoughts and prayers are with President Napolitano's familyand the Italian people at this time," he added. (ANSA).
Napolitano: Dedicated life to democracy
2023-09-24T10:49:32.650Z
Highlights: Napolitano: Dedicated life to democracy. King Charles III in a message to President Sergio Mattarella on Sunday. "I remember with great affection our meeting during my visit to Rome in 2009," he said. "My thoughts and prayers are with President Napolitano's family and the Italian people at this time," said the king in the message. "Dear Mr President, I have learned of President Napoli'sdeath with great sadness," read the message from the king.
The late two-time former president Giorgio Napolitano was a devoted servant of the State who dedicated his life and career to the promotion of democracy, said King Charles III in a message to President Sergio Mattarella on Sunday. © ANSA
