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King Charles III mourned the loss of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, who died on Sunday. He was 100 years old.
A message of condolence from the king was shared on X with President Biden and “the American people following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter.”
The Carter Center confirmed the death of the Nobel Peace Prize winner in a statement shared Sunday afternoon with Fox News Digital.
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King Charles mourned the loss of President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at the age of 100. (Getty Images)
“It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of former President Carter,” the king wrote. “He was a committed public servant and dedicated his life to promoting peace and human rights.
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“His dedication and humility served as an inspiration to many, and I fondly remember his visit to the UK in 1977.”
King Charles added: “My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter’s family and the American people at this time.”
Carter died at his home in Georgia surrounded by his family.
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and selfless love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son. “My brothers, sister and I share it with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family for the way it brought people together, and we thank you for honoring its memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs “.
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President Carter is survived by his children, Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Smith Carter, who died on November 19, 2023, and a grandson.
Public events will be scheduled in both Atlanta and Washington, DC, followed by a private burial in Plains, Georgia. Final arrangements are still pending for President Carter’s state funeral, including all public events and motorcade routes.
