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Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Wiki – Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Biography

Charlotte Mailliard Shultz was born in Borger, Texas, where her father ran the general store. She is currently the Chief of Protocol for the state of California as well as the Chief of Protocol for the City and County of San Francisco. The role has been dubbed the “city’s premier party-giver” by the San Francisco Chronicle.

While serving as the Chief of Protocol, she has reintroduced the Black & White Ball, organized the 50th anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge and welcomed members of the British royal family and Pope John Paul II during visits to the city.

During Arnold Schwarzenegger’s time as governor of the state he appointed her Chief of Protocol for the State of California in 2004. Queen Elizabeth II named her Honorary Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO) in 2007.

In 2003, in San Francisco, a surprise party was held to honor her work on behalf of the city. Baseball legend Willie Mays, mayor Gavin Newsom, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver were in attendance. It was announced that the staircase of San Francisco City Hall would be known as the Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Staircase.

In 2004, Governor Schwarzenegger appointed her as Chief of Protocol for the State of California.

Charlotte Mailliard Shultz Age

Charlotte Mailliard Shultz is 87 years old.

Charlotte Mailliard Shultz & George Shultz

Mailliard and Shultz married in 1997, when she was 63, with the wedding being held in Grace Cathedral. It was considered the “social event of the year” by the New York Times.

Guests included Nancy Reagan, the then Governor of California Pete Wilson and Nancy Pelosi. Her engagement ring was made up of diamonds, sapphires and rubies.

It was Charlotte’s third marriage, while George was previously wedded to Helena Maria O’Brien who died in 1995 of pancreatic cancer.

Ex-Husband

Her first husband was John Ward Mailliard III, who died from cancer in 1986. Two years later, she married San Francisco’s Fairmont Hotel owner Melvin Swig. But tragedy struck once again as he passed away in 1993, four years prior to her betrothal to George Shultz.

George Shultz Cause of Death

George Shultz, a career diplomat who held four Cabinet-level posts and a long-time San Francisco society figure along with his wife, Charlotte Mailliard, has died at his Stanford home at the age of 100.

Stanford’s Hoover Institution, where Shultz was affiliated with after stepping down as secretary of state in 1989, announced the death.

“Our colleague was a great American statesman and a true patriot in every sense of the word,” He will be remembered in history as a man who made the world a better place.” Condoleezza Rice, a fellow former Secretary of State and current director of the Hoover Institution, said in the release.

Mayor London Breed said Shultz embodied “San Francisco values.”

“I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Secretary George Shultz, who left a tremendous impact on our city and our country,” Breed said. “He was well-known for his accomplishments on the world stage, but it’s important to remember that he was a fierce advocate for what many of us consider ‘San Francisco values’, including the value of a high-quality public education, the value of accessible healthcare for all, and the value of mutual respect and dignity for people from all walks of life.”

“In recent years, we were fortunate that he used his role as a respected statesman to serve as a bridge builder between other countries and our City, and his international work on nuclear deterrence was truly about leaving the world in a better place. He was a giant in our community and my condolences go out to his wife, Charlotte, and all of his family and friends.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi called Shultz “powerful legacy for generations to come.”

“The world has lost a revered statesman and brilliant public servant with the passing of Secretary George Schultz,” she said in a statement. “George Schultz dedicated his life to promoting a more peaceful and secure future, and his work to advance democracy worldwide leaves a powerful legacy for generations to come.”

“George and Charlotte have been a respected force for good in our community and country, and he will be greatly missed by many,” Pelosi added. “May it be a comfort to Charlotte, his five children and the entire Schultz family that people the world over mourn with and pray for them during this sad time.”