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London: Queen Elizabeth II, New Zealand’s head of state, said she was “deeply saddened” by the attacks on two mosques on Friday which left 49 people dead.
The gun rampage through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch is thought to be the deadliest against Muslims in the West in modern times.
“I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch... At this tragic time, my thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders,” Queen Elizabeth said in a message.
“Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives,” she said, paying tribute to emergency workers and volunteers providing support to the injured.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne of New Zealand, said he was “utterly horrified” by the “barbaric attacks”. (AFP)
The gun rampage through two mosques in the quiet New Zealand city of Christchurch is thought to be the deadliest against Muslims in the West in modern times.
“I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Christchurch... At this tragic time, my thoughts and prayers are with all New Zealanders,” Queen Elizabeth said in a message.
“Prince Philip and I send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives,” she said, paying tribute to emergency workers and volunteers providing support to the injured.
Prince Charles, the heir to the throne of New Zealand, said he was “utterly horrified” by the “barbaric attacks”. (AFP)
