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Princess Margaret
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Christina Balassas, for CBC News Online | February 9, 2002
Princess Margaret, in a November 1995 file photo. CP picture archive (David Giles) |
Prince Charles:
"My darling aunt had such a dreadful time in the last few years with her awful illness. And it was hard for... her to bear it, but for all of us as well, particularly as she had such a wonderfully free spirit. She loved life and lived it to the full."
British Prime Minister Tony Blair:
"I know the whole country will be deeply saddened by Princess Margaret's death. She will be remembered with a lot of affection. Before she was ill, in the last few years, she
gave a great deal of service to the country, and our thoughts are obviously with the Queen, the Queen Mother and with all the royal family at this time."
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr. George Carey:
"There was a loneliness about her, of course, in her latter years.
But she did have the support of the Royal Family at all times, who cared
for her. And, at a time like this we can thank God for her life, all that she
accomplished in it, and the support she received from so many people,
particularly the Royal Family."
Governor-General Adrienne Clarkson:
"Princess Margaret will be remembered for her love of
life, her enthusiasm for music and ballet and for her
devotion to many causes. Her caring attention to activities of young people, the well-being of children and the care for the sick will forever be remembered. Her death is a profound loss
to all the lives she touched in a personal way."
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien:
"I was very saddened to learn that Her Royal Highness had passed away. Princess Margaret was well-known to Canadians and admired for her tireless advocacy on behalf of youth, children and the care of the sick. Indeed, one of her lasting legacies in Canada is the Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto, one the leading centres of cancer research in the world. Her Royal Highness also favoured Canadians often with her company, paying us eleven visits during which she travelled to every region of Canada. I had the great privilege of meeting her and was deeply impressed by her grace, style and sense of compassion. The news is doubly sad for the Royal Family coming the very week that we marked the Queen's Golden Jubilee accession to the throne. Aline joins me in extending our deepest sympathies to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, to the Royal Family and to the people of the United Kingdom."
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