Royals Offer Condolences After Shooting in Orlando, Florida

Following the horrific mass shooting in Orlando, Florida over the weekend, a number of European royals have sent their condolences to US President Barack Obama. 49 people were killed in the shooting at Pulse nightclub, while a further 53 were injured.

A statement was released yesterday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh:

The Queen: "Prince Philip & I have been shocked by the events in Orlando. Our thoughts & prayers are with all those who have been affected"

— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) June 12, 2016

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall signed the US Embassy in London’s virtual condolence book:

Their Royal Highnesses have signed the virtual book of condolence for victims of the Orlando shooting #OrlandoUnited pic.twitter.com/Cfh2OJ5hYW

— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) June 14, 2016

While this morning the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge stopped at the Embassy to sign the condolence book and speak with Embassy staff and members of their LGBT network:

Queen Margrethe II of Denmark released a statement expressing her ‘most sincere condolences and sympathy’ to the American people:

Prince Albert II of Monaco sent a message saying that “hate will be defeated” and he “bows before the memory of the victims, the grief of their families, the suffering of the wounded.”

Prince Albert of Monaco's message to President Obama https://t.co/OgEFSr9oQE pic.twitter.com/r3TgLouP3x

— Gert's Royals (@Gertsroyals) June 13, 2016

King Harald V of Norway sent his condolences to President Obama saying he was “shocked and saddened” by the terrible news.

The King and Queen of Spain have also signed a condolence book at the US Embassy in Madrid, meeting with US Ambassador to Spain James Costos. In their message, King Felipe wrote that the attack was “against life, peaceful coexistence and values of democracy.”

Los Reyes muestran sus condolencias con el pueblo de EEUU #Orlando @USembassyMadrid https://t.co/C8BIAeSzn9 pic.twitter.com/b3dT2DgSZ4

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) June 14, 2016

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf has also sent a condolence message, passing on his “sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathies”.

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