A letter has surfaced showing how the King of England, King Charles III of the United Kingdom, expressed his condolences to the Asantehene Otumfuo Osei Tutu II over the passing of Nana Konadu Yiadom III, the Asantehemaa of the Ashanti Kingdom.

In an official letter from Buckingham Palace dated August 14, 2025, the British monarch conveyed his "deepest sympathy" to his friend, the Asantehene, and the entire Asante nation.

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King Charles praised the late Queen Mother's lifelong dedication to her people, noting her "deep devotion to preserving the traditions and unity of the Ashanti."

“Her Royal Majesty demonstrated a deep devotion to preserving the traditions and unity of the Ashanti throughout her life and served as an exemplar of wise, fair and gracious judgement and counsel,” the letter said.

The King specifically acknowledged the Asantehemaa's tireless work for charitable causes, which "touched the lives of so many mothers and children."

“With her many years' experience of guidance, leadership and tireless service to charitable causes, which touched the lives of so many mothers and children, Her Royal Majesty leaves a lasting legacy for your Kingdom. Her passing is an immense loss which I know will be keenly felt in the Ashanti community around the world,” the letter added.

The message concluded with personal thoughts for the Asantehene and his family, with King Charles stating, "My wife joins me in sending our most heartfelt condolences to all those who share in your mourning."

See the letter below:



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