The Iron Lady, Margareth Thatcher (1925-2013), 8 - 10 Downing Street (Primeiro Ministro)

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Lady Thatcher 1925 – 2013 David Cameron: “We’ve lost a great leader, a great Prime Minister and a great Briton.” Following her death on 8 April 2013, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Lady Thatcher. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, he said: "Today we lost a great leader, a great Prime Minister, and a great Briton. Margaret Thatcher didn't just lead our country; she saved our country. And we should never forget that the odds were stacked against her. She was the shopkeeper’s daughter from Grantham who made it all the way to the highest office in the land." He also paid tribute to her patriotism:  "Margaret Thatcher loved this country and she served it with all she had. For that, she has her well-earned place in history and the enduring respect and gratitude of the British people." Watch the video of the Prime Minister's tribute to Lady Thatcher. Ceremonial funeral Lady Thatcher will receive a ceremonial funeral with military honours at St Paul’s Cathedral in London. The service will take place on Wednesday 17 April. A wide and diverse range of people and groups with connections to Lady Thatcher will be invited. The service will be followed by a private cremation. All the arrangements being put in place are in line with the wishes of Lady Thatcher's family. The public will be unable to attend the funeral service itself but can line the route of the funeral procession from the Church of St Clement Danes in the Strand to St Paul’s Cathedral. Lady Thatcher’s family have asked that, if people wish to pay their respects, they consider making a donation to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, rather than laying flowers. You can find details on how to donate on the Royal Hospital Chelsea website. Online book of condolence The Number 10 website has a condolence page on which you can write a private message for the Thatcher family. Sign the online book of condolence. Further information Funeral arrangements for Lady Thatcher's funeral Margaret Thatcher biography – Number 10 website