Nelson Mandela – a life in photos

NELSON Mandela was the most famous prisoner in the world. Then South Africa saw sense and the light. The country’s white leaders let him go. He became a global superstar. Celebrities formed a line outside his lounge to meet him. Heads of State swooned – including some nasty characters. Nelson met them all evenly:

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The Queen greets Nelson Mandela at a Banquet held at the Palace of Holyroodhouse this evening (Friday) for the Heads of States attending the Commonwealth Summit which began in Edinburgh today. See PA story COMMONWEALTH Queen. POOL Photo by Chris Bacon/PA

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Posted: 11th, December 2012 | In: In Pictures, Politicians Comment | TrackBack | Permalink