(ANSA) - ROME, SEP 24 - 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.
"Dear Mr President, I have learned of President Napolitano's
death with great sadness. He was a devoted servant of the State
who dedicated his life and career to the promotion of
democracy," read the message.
"I remember with great affection our meeting during my visit to
Rome in 2009 and, in particular, the friendship that existed
between President Napolitano and my mother, Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II," continued the king.
"My thoughts and prayers are with President Napolitano's family
and the Italian people at this time," he added. (ANSA).
Napolitano: Dedicated life to democracy - King Charles III
'I learned of his death with great sadness'