The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall have released a message of support to the people of Nova Scotia following the mass shooting—the deadliest mass shooting in modern Canadian history—that occurred over the weekend.
Their message, released on the Clarence House Twitter account, reads:
“Both my wife and I were profoundly shocked to hear about the devastating mass shooting in Nova Scotia. We wanted you to know that our hearts go out to the families and friends of all those who have so tragically lost their lives in such a brutal, senseless attack, and to those who have been so cruelly injured. We are full of admiration for the RCMP, first responders and officials who came to the aid and support of the communities involved in this incident, made all the more challenging with the ongoing hardships of the COVID-19 crisis and the loss of one of the RCMP’s own officers.
“Our special thoughts and prayers are with the victims’ families, the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this most heart-breaking of times.”
As of the end of day Monday, the death toll from Canada’s deadliest mass shooting was still climbing as police began to examine 16 crime scenes. The death toll had been reported as “in excess of” 18 people on Sunday but is now at 23 people.
Earlier Monday, The Queen and Prince Philip also released a statement on the mass shooting, saying:
“Prince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova Scotia, and we send our condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives.
“I also pay tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of the officers from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other police services who selflessly responded to these devastating attacks, and to the emergency services who are supporting those who have been injured and affected.
“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time.”
