Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. [51] Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood, while expressing sympathy to her family, criticised her policies' effects on Wales. [66] The AP quoted a number of miners as responding to her death simply with "good riddance". [2] But despite her illness, she pre-recorded a eulogy for the funeral of Ronald Reagan in June 2004, and attended her 80th birthday celebration in 2005 with the Queen and 650 other guests in attendance. [30]:10.02 am, 10.32 am, 10.40 am, 10.45 am[31] A few hundred people turned up to protest at Ludgate Circus, some shouting and others turning their backs, with other protesters picketing along the route.[32]. He pointed out that many technology parks have already benefited from it; however, because of recent dire situations, some have asked the government for more help in providing water to maintain business, resulting in Wang’s recent proposal. "He was a remarkable man who loved life, loved family," his son, hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, said Saturday, as he paid tribute to his late father … [96][97], Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations, described Thatcher as "a great model as the first woman Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, who not only demonstrated her leadership but has given such great hope for many women for equality, gender equality in Parliament". Celebrities respond to Thatcher's death on Twitter", "MPs join 'Grantham Style' campaign for pro-Thatcher hit", "Anti-Thatcher sentiment primed to sweep through singles charts", "Who's really behind 'I'm in love with Margaret Thatcher'? [40] It marked only the second time in the Queen's reign that she attended the funeral of one of her prime ministers, the only other time was for that of Sir Winston Churchill in 1965. Her ashes were buried at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, in a private ceremony on 28 September, alongside those of her husband Denis. [13][14], Details of Thatcher's funeral had been agreed with her in advance. A funeral was also held for a young woman killed earlier by police.Mya Thwet Thwet Khine was the first confirmed death among the many thousands who have taken to the streets to protest the Feb. 1 coup … On 17 April, she was honoured with a ceremonial funeral.Due to polarised opinion about her achievements and legacy, reaction to her death was mixed throughout Britain and included contrasting praise, criticism, and even celebration. [12], Social media played a significant role in the aftermath of her death, with celebrities channelling polarised views about Thatcher on Twitter,[119] and endorsing campaigns and demonstrations. [118] Former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev expressed sadness at the loss of a "great" politician "whose words carried great weight". [92] However, Saracens and Exeter Chiefs held a minute's silence for her before their Premiership rugby union games. [47], Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader David Cameron cut short a visit to Spain and ordered flags to be flown at half-mast. [47], Leader of the Opposition and Labour Party leader Ed Miliband said that she would be remembered for having "reshaped the politics of a whole generation [and moving] the centre ground of British politics" and for her stature in the world. The government's national flag protocol dictates that union flags should be lowered to half mast on the funeral days of all former prime ministers;[86] however most Scottish councils did not lower the flag for the funeral. Following a recent announcement from Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua (王美花) regarding the drilling of new wells to combat water shortage, the opposition Kuomintang (KMT, 國民黨) party questioned that the water lost from drilling wells surpassed the liquid drawn up by it. [39], Queen Elizabeth II led mourners at the funeral. [78][79][80][81] Graffiti was posted calling for her to "rot in hell". The cremation service was only attended by the immediate family. Funeral Service will be private. [85], The issue of whether to fly the flag at half-mast for her funeral caused controversy for some councils where local feelings remained hostile. [101], French President François Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel remarked that Thatcher left "a deep impression on her country's history". 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A formal farewell to Walter Gretzky, the famed Canadian hockey patriarch, focused on his faith, his family and his love of the game during a pandemic-adjusted funeral service held in his hometown of Brantford, Ont., on Saturday afternoon. On 28 September 2013, a private and unpublicised service for Thatcher was held in the All Saints Chapel of the Royal Hospital Chelsea's Margaret Thatcher Infirmary. The Witch Is Dead" from The Wizard of Oz into the UK Singles Chart,[121] followed by a counter-campaign adopted by Thatcher supporters in favour of the 1979 tongue-in-cheek punk song "I'm in Love with Margaret Thatcher" by the Notsensibles, which had been started by the band's lead singer. The last time we saw Don was at Dez Grey's funeral. [17] However, Peter Oborne in The Daily Telegraph argued that the scale of the ceremony amounted to a de facto state funeral and disagreed with the status of a ceremonial funeral. "[47] Former Labour prime ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown said that even those who disagreed with her would admire her strength of character, her convictions, her view of Britain's place in the world and her contribution to British national life. [22][23][24] Thatcher's family agreed to meet part of the cost of the funeral, unspecified but thought to cover transport, flowers and the cremation. [55] While current and former cabinet ministers struck a conciliatory tone in their speeches, some in the Labour Party attacked Thatcher's legacy. [14], The scale and the cost to the taxpayer of the funeral, inaccurately estimated before the event at up to £10 million in total, was also criticised by public figures including the Bishop of Grantham, Lord Prescott and George Galloway. Su claimed that due to the effectiveness of the wells, the government is listening intently to the needs of Taiwan businesses and developing more accordingly. [16] She had previously vetoed a state funeral; reasons included cost, parliamentary deliberation,[17] and that it suggested similar stature to Winston Churchill (with which she disagreed). He told a gathering of journalists that his family was "proud and equally grateful" that her funeral service would be attended by the Queen, whose presence he said his mother would be "greatly honored as well as humbled by". [76][77] A larger demonstration with around 3,000 protesters took place at Trafalgar Square in London on 13 April. Thatcher's body was cremated after the funeral, in accordance with her wishes. [45] Three days later on 13 April her daughter Carol thanked President Obama of the United States and others for their tributes, and all those who had sent messages of sympathy and support. [21], Some of Thatcher's supporters expressed disappointment that she would not be given a full state funeral. [68] A mock funeral was held in the pit village of Goldthorpe in South Yorkshire, in which an effigy of Thatcher was burned alongside the word "scab" spelled out in flowers. [99], Barack Obama, President of the United States, lamented the loss of "a true friend". [93], Along with the eulogies and expressions of condolence, there were less than sympathetic reactions in Argentina, due to her role in the Falklands War,[95] and in South Africa, given her opposition to economic sanctions against apartheid South Africa. 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[105], Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy hailed her as a 20th century landmark and said it was a sad day for Europe. His statement praised her as "an unapologetic supporter of our transatlantic alliance, she knew that with strength and resolve we could win the Cold War and extend freedom's promise". [41] Her presence at the funeral was interpreted by some as having elevated "the status [of the funeral] to that of state funeral in all but name". [47], Irish President Michael D. Higgins extended his condolences saying: "She will be remembered as one of the most conviction-driven British prime ministers who drew on a scholarship that demanded markets without regulation" and that "her key role in signing the Anglo-Irish Agreement will be recalled as a valuable early contribution to the search for peace and political stability". Three points will … The former First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Council of State, Fidel Castro died of natural causes at 22:29 in the evening of 25 November 2016.His brother, the then-President of the State Council and current First Secretary Raúl Castro, made an announcement about his death on state television. [3] However, her health continued to decline; she was briefly hospitalised in 2008 after feeling unwell during a dinner, and again after falling and fracturing her arm in 2009. [25] After the event, it was reported by 10 Downing Street that in fact the total public spending on the funeral was £3.6 million, of which £3.1 million (86 per cent) had been the costs of police and security. [12], Planning for the funeral began in 2009. [102] Merkel went on to hail Thatcher's belief in the freedom of the individual as having contributed to "overcoming Europe's partition and the end of the Cold War". On 8 April 2013, former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher died of a stroke in London at the age of 87. [30]:10.43 am Muffled bells tolled at St Margaret's Church at Westminster Abbey,[30]:10.02 am and at St Paul's. For a copy of the funeral program, click here Argentine foreign minister Héctor Timerman said that any invitation would have been "just another provocation". [43][44], On 10 April, two days following Thatcher's death, her son Mark spoke of his mother's death on the steps of her Chester Square home. [33] At the Tower of London, a 105 mm gun fired every 60 seconds during the procession. Entombment at Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. We played tennis, for many years with Don at the Port Charlotte Tennis Club. The Fulham loanee played a … The Union Jack was flown at half-mast at Downing Street, Buckingham Palace, Parliament and other palaces,[11] and flowers were laid outside her home. The funeral cortège commenced at the Houses of Parliament, where Thatcher's coffin had lain overnight in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft beneath St Stephen's Hall at the Palace of Westminster. TAIPEI (The China Post) — Premier Su Tseng-chang (蘇貞昌) defended the proposal and effectiveness of using wells to combat drought in Taiwan on Tuesday. [125][126] Radio 1 Controller Ben Cooper said that the station's chart show would not play the No. [103] Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Enda Kenny said he was "saddened" to learn of Thatcher's death,[104] while Sinn Féin leader Gerry Adams criticised "the great hurt done to the Irish and British people during her time as British prime minister", adding: "Here in Ireland, her espousal of old draconian militaristic policies prolonged the war and caused great suffering". The government would fund the remaining costs, including security. If they can repeat the success of Aston Villa in midweek, it will be the first time the Blades have recorded back-to-back Premier League wins since July 2020. [18] Instead with her and her family's agreement, she received a ceremonial funeral,[19] including military honours,[20] a guard of honour, and a service at St Paul's Cathedral, London. [9] She had been invited to stay at the Ritz by its owners David and Frederick Barclay, who were long-time supporters. Her body was subsequently cremated at Mortlake Crematorium. Sheffield United entertain Southampton looking to make it two wins in the space of four days. 1. [46], A Buckingham Palace spokesman reported the Queen's sadness on hearing the news of her death, and that she would be sending a private message to the family. The committee was originally chaired by Sir Malcolm Ross, the former Master of the Royal Household. [120] Anti-Thatcher sentiment prompted a campaign on social media networks to bring the song "Ding-Dong! A Florida burglar has been accused of scouring obituaries then targeting the homes of dead people and their grieving relatives while they were away at funerals.. Ronald Rose, a 42-year-old Lake Wales resident, allegedly embarked on a spree of 10 home break-ins between October 1 and February 8 across the areas of Auburndale, Mulberry, Lakeland and Haines City. The sword had last been used at Churchill's funeral. It closed after hurricane Charlie in 2004. Neeskens Kebano's first impressions at Middlesbrough are good, as he arrives hoping to help the club seal promotion to the Premier League. [52], Former Green Party leader Caroline Lucas voiced regret that, although Thatcher was the first female prime minister, "she did little for women either inside or outside the House of Commons". Her funeral, including a formal procession through Central London – followed by a church service at St Paul's Cathedral – cost around £3.6 million, including £3.1 million for security. [110], Romanian President Traian Băsescu and the premier and foreign minister of Bulgaria, Marin Raykov, cited her influence on them, and sent their condolences. [7][8] She had been staying in a suite there since December 2012, after having difficulty using the stairs at her house in Chester Square. The Witch Is Dead misses number one spot", "Anti-Margaret Thatcher song Ding Dong! [41] The Queen and Prince Philip were led in and out of the cathedral by the Lord Mayor of London Roger Gifford, bearing the Mourning Sword. [37], It was expected that there would be about 2,300 mourners within St Paul's Cathedral for the funeral. [107] Following the 2010 general election that brought the coalition government into power, Cabinet Office minister Francis Maude was made the new chairman of the committee; the codename given to the plans was changed to True Blue from Iron Bridge to give it "a more Conservative feel". [98] The message from Pope Francis "recalls with appreciation the Christian values which underpinned her commitment to public service and to the promotion of freedom among the family of nations". charted at number 2 across the UK (it made number 1 in Scotland),[124] and "I'm in Love with Margaret Thatcher" at number 35. Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard expressed admiration for Thatcher's achievements as a woman. [63][64][65] Residents in Orgreave, South Yorkshire, site of the Battle of Orgreave between striking coal miners and police in June 1984, declared that their village had been "decimated by Thatcher". [29] In the event, the crowds were peaceful, with supporters drowning out most of the scattered protests with cheers and applause. Thatcher suffered several small strokes in 2002 and was advised by her doctors not to engage in any more public speaking. "Her reforms of the economy, trades union law, and her recovery of the Falkland Islands elevated her above normal politics. [53] UKIP leader Nigel Farage expressed his sympathy in a tweet, paying homage to "a great patriotic lady". [122][123] On 12 April 2013, "Ding-Dong!" [27][28] Against the backdrop of the bombings at the Boston Marathon two days earlier, it was announced that over 4,000 police officers would be deployed. [111][112], Polish foreign minister Radoslaw Sikorski said she was a "fearless champion of liberty". Due to polarised opinion about her achievements and legacy, reaction to her death was mixed throughout Britain and included contrasting praise, criticism, and even celebration. 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[59][53] Retired MP Tony Benn, former London mayor, Ken Livingstone, and Paul Kenny, General Secretary of the GMB trade union, stated that her policies were divisive and her legacy involved "the destruction of communities, the elevation of personal greed over social values and legitimising the exploitation of the weak by the strong",[60] however Benn did acknowledge some of her personal qualities. [63], Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt said she was "an ideologue among pragmatists". He issued a statement lamenting Britain's loss of "a great prime minister, a great leader, a great Briton". In June 2009, her daughter Carol spoke to the press of her mother's struggle with dementia. They recognised Thatcher as a central figure in modern European history, and that her application of the law and economic liberal principles contributed to the downfall of communism in the Eastern Bloc. [10] Lord Bell, Thatcher's spokesperson, confirmed her death to the Press Association, who issued the first wire report to newsrooms at 12:47 BST (11:47 UTC). I am sure there are a lot of tennis friends in heaven, including my husband Michael who died in 2018, to welcome Don home.

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