Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, with Queen Elizabeth II, pictured on his arrival at Buckingham Palace for a state banquet in his honour in 1996. PA
Nelson Mandela, the former president of South Africa, with Queen Elizabeth II, pictured on his arrival at Buckingham Palace for a state banquet in his honour in 1996. PA

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Queen Elizabeth II and Nelson Mandela's 'warm friendship' grew from common sense of duty

The queen held a state banquet at Buckingham Palace in honour of the freedom fighter in 1996

Laura O'Callaghan
Laura O'Callaghan

September 10, 2022