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Where are the condolence messages from the Royal Family?

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DottyBlue2 · 23/03/2017 21:07

It's exactly this situation that we need the Royal Family to make a statement. I've looked, but I can't find any messages of condolence from them. The only reference I can find is when The Queen sent a message to the Head of the London Met saying that she wasn't turning up today. And then she eventually says "Sorry to hear about the attacks." - or similar.

Where is the message to those other people who died? Nothing from Charles, or William or anyone else.

I used to be a staunch Royalist but I've changed my mind now. If the Royal Family can't even send out some tweets saying "Condolences to the families of those who died or were injured" then what the bloody hell are they here for?

Am happy to BU and for someone to prove me wrong.

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ImFuckingSpartacus · 23/03/2017 21:11

If you really think the Queen tweeting "One is so sorry about it all" is even vaguely important to any of this, I despair.

NoCapes · 23/03/2017 21:13

I read something the Queen had said about it today, something like "our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families affected by the awful violence" but you know, properly written Blush

WallisFrizz · 23/03/2017 21:13

I think Prince Harry has posted something on his FB page. Not a statement but a "we stand with London 22/3/17" image.

I haven't heard anything else. Yes, I would have expected the Queen of country to have made a statement. Apologies if she has and I missed it.

HecateAntaia · 23/03/2017 21:14

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sonyaya · 23/03/2017 21:14

I think you're being a bit ridiculous anyway, but you're also wrong:

www.express.co.uk/news/uk/782930/London-terror-attack-Queen-Statement-Westminster-Prayers-Keith-Palmer

HecateAntaia · 23/03/2017 21:14

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StillDrivingMeBonkers · 23/03/2017 21:15

Issued 22 hours ago

Queen Elizabeth has sent her condolences to those affected by the attack on the British parliament conducted by a lone assailant who killed three people and injured 40.

"My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected by yesterday's awful violence," she said in a statement.

www.news.com.au/world/breaking-news/queen-postpones-visit-after-terror-attack/news-story/0675b8eadac1b92545b7728eb7d19e53

Abraiid2 · 23/03/2017 21:15

I heard the Queen's message on the radio at about 10am this morning. Not you have radio where you live, OP?

Spadequeen · 23/03/2017 21:16

FFS

ThroughThickAndThin01 · 23/03/2017 21:16

Bore off OP.

NoCapes · 23/03/2017 21:17

Ah I was just about to post a link but never mind

I'm surprised you think the Royal Family wouldn't say anything about a terror attack in London though OP Confused

ExitPursuedByUser54321 · 23/03/2017 21:17
Hmm
SetPhasersTaeMalkie · 23/03/2017 21:17

www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-security-queen-idUSKBN16U1FA

couchparsnip · 23/03/2017 21:20

The Queen should send her condolences to the families first, which she did.

londonrach · 23/03/2017 21:22

I heard a message from the queen this morning..it was on bbc news.

ToastDemon · 23/03/2017 21:23

You want the Royal Family to tweet?
They aren't Trump ffs.

DixieNormas · 23/03/2017 21:24

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StillStayingClassySanDiego · 23/03/2017 21:26

Am happy to BU and for someone to prove me wrong

Take your pick from that lot ^Smile

StatisticallyChallenged · 23/03/2017 21:26

Catherine was also giving a speech today and started with condolences.

ReginaGeorgeinSheepsClothing · 23/03/2017 21:27

Such tragic subject to be a GF about- if this is an anti Royalist poke. Surely in less time than logging on and posting a thread you'd have got the info from Google?

user1490123259 · 23/03/2017 21:28

It's exactly this situation that we need the Royal Family to make a statement

no we don't.

Why would that even cross your mind?

Why would we need a statement?

What possible difference would it make to anyone?

I just don't get it.

jcne · 23/03/2017 21:30

The royal family are irrelevant and of no help to anyone in the pre-apocalypse world

pieceofpurplesky · 23/03/2017 21:32

A statement was made. Catherine also commented today and how do we know that they have not been in touch with those involved? It's not like they would publicise it.

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