In the wake ofTuesday’s terrorist attacks in Brussels, royals from different nations arespeaking out and sending their support.
Following thebombings, the Belgian Royal Palace tweeted that King Philippe and his wife Queen Mathilde were “shocked” by the attacks.They wrote, “Shocked by odious attacks to Brussels National and Brussels metro.Our thoughts to the victims, families and emergency services.”
King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium are 'shocked' by the attacks Photo: Getty Images
King Harald V of Norway senthis condolences to Belgium’s monarchs writing, "I have received with greatsadness the news of the atrocious attacks today in Brussels, which resulted inso many deaths and injuries. This tragedy in the heart of Europe reminds usonce again of the importance of safeguarding our fundamental democratic values.I send Their Majesties my deepest condolences, and I ask you to share mycondolences and deep sympathy to the survivors and the Belgian people," hesaid.
Prince Albert of Monaco addressed the “horrible” attacks in a statement. He wrote, “Our thoughts are with the injured and all those affected bythis tragedy.”
In another statement, Norway’sKing Willem-Alexander said, “Europe isonce again put to the test. What is needed now is that we show our collectivestrength and uphold the values of freedom and solidarity."
On Twitter,King Felipe VI of Spain sent his condolences to the victims of the attacks and thesupport of the Spanish people. He wrote, “Dismayedby the attacks in the capital of Europe #Bruselas Our solidarity and supportfor Belgium, its institutions and the Belgian people."
Spain's King Felipe, Queen Rania of Jordan and Prince Albert of Monaco have sent messages of support Photos: Getty Images/WireImage/Getty Images
King Carl XVI Gustaf ofSweden released his statement on Facebook. The grandfather-to-four admittedthat he and his family are dismayed and horrified by the “terrible” events inBrussels. He penned, “At this difficult time, we allstand united against this merciless terrorism, our thoughts go out to thevictims and their relatives.”
According to the Dutch outlet Blauwbloed, King Mohammed of Morocco and King Abdullah of Jordan have already calledto show their support for the terrorist stricken country. Likewise, KingAbdullah’s wife Queen Rania tweeted, “Terrorism has no faith and knows no boundaries. The horrificattacks in #Belgium and #Turkey show that terrorists are our commonenemy."
Tuesday's attacks, which have killed at least 30 and wounded about230 more, occurred at Zaventem airport and at the Maalbeek metro station. Contrary to early reports, the Belgian royal palace was not evacuated after the bombings.
Following the early morning events, Belgium raised its terror threatto the highest level and the country's prime minister, Charles Michel, warnedthe Belgian public to "avoid any movement" for the time being.