Queen Elizabeth II, in a message to Acting Israel President Joseph Sprinzak, expressed her condolences at the death of President Weizmann this morning. She said: “I learned with deep regret of the death of President Weizmann who devoted his life wholeheartedly to the welfare of his people. Please convey my sincere sympathy to his family.”
Prime Minister Winston Churchill, in a message to Premier David Ben Gurion, declared: “I am deeply grieved to hear of the death of my friend Dr. Weizmann. The world has lost a distinguished citizen and Israel a faithful son. I would be grateful if you would convey my sympathy to Mrs. Weizmann. ” All British Jewish organizations sent messages of condolence to the Weizmann family.
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