The King has said he is “greatly saddened” to hear of the sudden death of Alex Salmond, the Scotland’s first SNP first minister, at the age of 69.
The Alba leader died on Saturday afternoon from a suspected heart attack during a trip to North Macedonia.
His devotion to Scotland drove his decades of public service
King Charles said in a message issued by Buckingham Palace: “My wife and I are greatly saddened to hear of the sudden death of Alex Salmond.
“His devotion to Scotland drove his decades of public service.
“We extend our deep condolences to his family and loved ones at this time.”
