King Philippe and Queen Mathilde, the King and Queen of the Belgians, have sent their condolences upon the death of Prince Philip, saying that they are “deeply saddened.”
The full statement in English reads, “Deeply saddened by the passing away of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, the British Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom. Philippe and Mathilde”
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsDeeply saddened by the passing away of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. We wish to express our deepest condolences to Her Majesty The Queen, the British Royal Family and the people of the United Kingdom. ⁰Philippe and Mathilde pic.twitter.com/Y7WKzNX6bK
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) April 9, 2021
As is tradition in Belgium, the message was also posted in the other official languages of Belgium, French and Dutch. German is also an official language of Belgium but the message was not posted in that language.
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsC’est avec une grande tristesse que nous avons appris le décès de Son Altesse Royale le Prince Philip, Duc d'Édimbourg. Nous présentons nos plus sincères condoléances à Sa Majesté la Reine et à la Famille royale britannique ainsi qu’au peuple du Royaume-Uni. ⁰Philippe & Mathilde pic.twitter.com/RahYS11zhQ
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) April 9, 2021
https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.jsHet overlijden van Zijne Koninklijke Hoogheid Prins Philip, Hertog van Edinburgh, stemt ons diepbedroefd. We willen onze oprechte deelneming betuigen aan Hare Majesteit de Koningin, de Britse Koninklijke Familie, evenals aan het volk van het Verenigd Koninkrijk.
— Belgian Royal Palace (@MonarchieBe) April 9, 2021
Filip & Mathilde pic.twitter.com/zF9FjDwrkt
