Post date: Apr 13, 2013 1:55:56 PM
Carol Thatcher, the daughter of former UK prime minister, Margaret Thatcher, thanks those who have offered words of support, saying it will be a tearful week, "even for the daughter of 'The Iron Lady'."
LONDON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (APRIL 13, 2013) (UK POOL) - The daughter of deceased former UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher,Carol Thatcher, on Saturday (April 13) made a statement outside the Thatcher family home in London thanking those who had offered her support, saying she was preparing for a tough week.
The funeral of the former British leader, known as 'The Iron Lady' is due to be held on Wednesday (April 17).Speaking as her twin brother Mark looked on, Carol said
"I would just like to say that I would feel like anyone else who has just lost a second parent. It's a deeply sad, and rather thought-provoking landmark in life."
"My mother once said to me: "Carol, I think my place in history is assured." The magnificent tributes this week, the wonderful words of President Obama to others from colleagues who once worked beside her have proved her right," she added.
U.S. President Barack Obama mourned the late Margaret Thatcher on Monday (April 8), saying "America has lost a true friend" who strengthened U.S. ties with Britain and helped win the Cold War.
Carol also thanked those who had offered her personal tributes and support.
"An enormous personal thank you to all the people who have sent me messages of sympathy and support. These have given me strength. But I know this is going to be a tough and tearful week, even for the daughter of The Iron Lady. Thank you very much," she said in the statement, before posing for photographs.
Margaret Thatcher's ceremonial funeral with military honours will begin with a procession through London to a service at St Paul's Cathedral.
Many opposed to Thatcher's free-market ideology say she was too divisive a figure to be sent off in a style usually reserved for royals like Princess Diana or the Queen Mother.