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Dignitaries from all over the world
US President Barack Obama describes Mr Mandela as a “giant of history”
Ex-wife Winnie Mandella hugs widow Graca Machel
Former South African President FW De Klerk with his wife Elita
The crowds are in high spirits – singing and dancing and stomping their feet.
Mandela’s successor as president, Thabo Mbeki also arrived with his wife Zanele.
The ceremony is being broadcast across the world, with many in South Africa tuning in.
U2′s lead singer Bono and South African actress Charlize Theron.
An atmosphere of joy in the stadium
Dignitaries from all over the world
US President Barack Obama describes Mr Mandela as a “giant of history”
Ex-wife Winnie Mandella hugs widow Graca Machel
Former South African President FW De Klerk with his wife Elita
The crowds are in high spirits – singing and dancing and stomping their feet.
Mandela’s successor as president, Thabo Mbeki also arrived with his wife Zanele.
The ceremony is being broadcast across the world, with many in South Africa tuning in.
U2′s lead singer Bono and South African actress Charlize Theron.
An atmosphere of joy in the stadium
Nelson Mandela’s widow, Graca Machel.
A man selling portraits of Mr Mandela.