King Frederik and Queen Mary have sent a message of support to the people of Australian following the horrifying terror attack on Bondi Beach Sunday.
The Danish king and queen wrote: “We and the people of Denmark are profoundly saddened by the tragic news of the terror attack at Bondi Beach today. We extend our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those affected, their loved ones, the people of Australia and the Jewish community.”
Queen Mary was born in Hobart, Tasmania, and was working in Sydney when she met then-Crown Prince Frederik during the 2000 Summer Olympics. The royal couple regularly return to Australia to visit with Queen Mary’s family there.
King Frederik and Queen Mary join King Charles and the Prince and Princess of Wales in sharing messages of support to the people of Australia.
King Charles wrote that he and Queen Camilla were “appalled and saddened” by the news and commended the police and first responders, and members of the public, who helped end the attack.
“In times of hurt, Australians always rally together in unity and resolve,” King Charles continued. “I know that the spirit of community and love that shines so brightly in Australia – and the light at the heart of the Chanukah Festival – will always triumph over the darkness of such evil.”
William and Catherine, meanwhile, shared that their thoughts “are with every Australian today” and sent their deepest condolences to everyone affected by the attack.
“We are also thinking about the bravery of the emergency responders, particularly the two injured officers.”
Twelve people are confirmed dead following the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach, which occurred during a public event to mark the first day of Hannukah.
