King Charles points assertion as he is ‘deeply saddened’ by ‘heartbreaking loss’
King Charles has paid tribute to civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, who died on Tuesday at the age of 84, in a heartfelt statement remembering their 2015 meeting
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King Charles has released a statement expressing he is “deeply saddened” by the passing of civil rights legend Jesse Jackson, who died in Chicago on Tuesday aged 84.
In a message shared on the Royal Family’s Instagram account, His Majesty said: “My wife and I were deeply saddened to hear of the death of the Reverend Jesse Jackson. We send our deepest sympathy to his family. I remember with great fondness meeting him in 2015 as we paid our respects at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C.
“Much like Dr King. Reverend Jackson’s tireless commitment to civil rights and social justice had a profound impact on countless people around the world, and his legacy continues to inspire new generations through his love for all God’s children. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at a time of such heartbreaking loss.”
The monarch’s tribute follows confirmation from Mr Jackson’s relatives that he died peacefully yesterday morning, “surrounded by family”.
The family stated: “Our father was a servant leader – not only to our family, but to the oppressed, the voiceless, and the overlooked around the world.”, reports the Express.
They added: “We shared him with the world, and in return, the world became part of our extended family. His unwavering belief in justice, equality, and love uplifted millions, and we ask you to honour his memory by continuing the fight for the values he lived by.”
The family statement further stated: “Public observances will be held in Chicago. Final arrangements for Reverend Jackson’s celebration of life services, including all public events, will be released by the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.”
The Baptist minister and two-time presidential candidate, died Tuesday his family confirmed. They said he died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones.
In 2017, Jackson revealed he had Parkinson’s. Jackson was born in Greenville, South Carolina, and rose to prominence in the civil rights era, participating in demonstrations alongside the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
His activism spanned decades, including two runs for the Democratic presidential nomination, in 1984 and 1988. In recent decades, Jackson was outspoken about leading politicians, including former President Barack Obama.
He condemned Donald Trump’s presidency, saying, “Fifty years of civil rights have been threatened.” Jackson endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., in the 2020 presidential election, and Sanders made sure to praise him on the campaign trail.
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