The following message was sent by The Queen to The President of Ireland following the death of Garret FitzGerald:
Farmleigh, 19th May 2011
I was saddened to hear this morning's news of the death of Garret FitzGerald. A true statesman, he made a lasting contribution to peace and will be greatly missed. Please will you convey my sincere condolences to his family.
ELIZABETH R.