The death of Ambassador Charles Price , a U.S. ambassador in Europe under President Ronald Reagan , has prompted a global outpouring of tributes to the esteemed diplomat who has died in California. During his diplomatic career, Charles H. Price II hosted such dignitaries as Margaret Thatcher, Prince Charles, Princess Diana, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, who is mourning the loss of a 33-year friendship. Nancy Reagan personally contacted Californiality , requesting the publication of her heartfelt eulogy for Ambassador Price with condolences for his wife and family.