Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to the Governor-General
Saturday, 16 March 2019, 12:04 pm Press Release: Governor General
Message from HRH The Prince of Wales to the Governor-General
of New Zealand
Both my wife and I were utterly
horrified to hear of the most barbaric attacks on two
mosques in Christchurch, which resulted in the cruel and
tragic loss of so many people’s lives. It is beyond all
belief that so many should have been killed and injured at
their place of worship and our most special and heartfelt
sympathy goes out to all the families and loved ones of
those who have lost their lives.
This appalling
atrocity is an assault on all of us who cherish religious
freedom, tolerance, compassion and community. I know that
the people of New Zealand will never allow hate and division
to triumph over these things they hold dear.
Our
thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, the
first responders, the people of Christchurch and all New
Zealanders at this most heartbreaking of times.
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