Britain’s King Charles has paid tribute to Namibia’s former president, Sam Nujoma, who died at aged 95, saying his “lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy” was “inspirational” and his “contribution to history was immense.”

In a statement released Charles stated: “My wife and I were profoundly saddened to learn of the death of former President Sam Nujoma today. “President Nujoma’s contribution to history was immense, through his leadership of the long struggle for independence, and his subsequent service of 15 years as the Founding President of the Republic of Namibia.”

He reminisced: “I recall with particular gratitude how much Her late Majesty The Queen enjoyed Her State Visit to Namibia in 1991, hosted so graciously by President Nujoma,”

“His lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy, overcoming so much adversity on that journey, was truly inspirational”he added

“Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the former First Lady, Kovambo Nujoma, their family, and the people of the Republic of Namibia at this dreadfully sad time.”