As former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is laid to rest, I know he will be remembered with fondness and gratitude by many in Canada, and around the world.
As former Canadian Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is laid to rest Saturday, I know he will be remembered with fondness and gratitude by many in Canada, as well as around the world. And while he is best known domestically and internationally for his leadership and public service, I wanted to share a personal side of this very public figure whom I had the great privilege of knowing.
In 2016 I was writing my book and sent an advance copy to him to review and asked if he would be willing to provide an endorsement. He read the draft and sent back the following quote: 'This book by Peggy Grande is a keeper. As a friend and colleague of President Reagan, I know how close Peggy was to him and her account of such a privileged association makes for a marvelous and exciting read.
In May 2018, the world watched as his twin grandsons, Brian and John Mulroney, arrived in a black Rolls-Royce, and held the train of Meghan Markle’s wedding veil as she walked into St. George’s Chapel to marry Prince Harry. One twin smiled widely – and with both front teeth missing – the entire world smiled back. I wrote to him the next day, saying, 'I watched with delight, as did much of the world, as two little boys stole the show on Saturday at the Royal Wedding.
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