Charles III reacted emotionally to the death of Jimmy Carter and recalled their last meeting in 1977. Photo

King Charles III of England paid tribute to the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday, December 29, at the age of 100. The last time the two politicians met was back in 1977, when the American had just taken office. However, this did not stop Charles III from recalling the event they attended together.

The monarch expressed his condolences to the American people and Jimmy Carter's family. Buckingham Palace published his message on InstaStories.

"It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of former President Carter. He was a dedicated public servant and devoted his life to promoting peace and human rights. His dedication and humility inspired many, and I remember with great fondness his visit to the United Kingdom in 1977. My thoughts and prayers are with President Carter's family and the American people at this time," the King of England said.

Charles III fondly recalled his meeting with Carter at Buckingham Palace in 1977. The future monarch admired the politician's public activities, but his mother, Elizabeth II, did not share her son's views at the time, The Mirror reports.

During a meeting between the Queen and the American president at Buckingham Palace in 1977, an incident occurred that shocked the British monarch. After greeting Elizabeth II, Carter kissed her, a gesture that was a significant violation of protocol. Later, the Queen recalled this awkward encounter and claimed that she tried to dodge the US President after realizing that he had leaned in for a kiss.

"No one has done that since my husband died. I took a sharp step back - not far enough," Elizabeth II said.

Jim Carter's heart stopped beating at his home in Plains, Georgia. The cause of his death is unknown, but back in February 2023, it was reported that the politician had decided to stop treatment for an aggressive form of melanoma, a skin cancer with metastases to the liver and brain. After a series of hospitalizations, it was decided that the politician would spend the rest of his life at home under medical supervision.

Earlier, OBOZ.UA wrote that after the death of Jimmy Carter, Americans began to bring peanuts to the improvised memorial. In addition to nuts, peanut butter and peaches also appeared at the site.

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