Saturday, 16 March 2019, 12:07 pm Press Release: Governor General
A message from The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The
Duke and Duchess of Sussex
Our hearts go out to the
families and friends of the people who lost their lives in
the devastating attack in Christchurch.
We have all
been fortunate to spend time in Christchurch and have felt
the warm, open-hearted and generous spirit that is core to
its remarkable people. No person should ever have to fear
attending a sacred place of worship.
This senseless
attack is an affront to the people of Christchurch and New
Zealand, and the broader Muslim community.
It is a
horrifying assault on a way of life that embodies decency,
community, and friendship.
We know that from this
devastation and deep mourning, the people of New Zealand
will unite to show that such evil can never defeat
compassion and tolerance.
We send our thoughts and
prayers to everyone in New Zealand today.
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