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Queen Elizabeth used her birthday as an opportunity to bring attention to a tragic shooting that took place in Nova Scotia on April 18. This is heartbreaking!
The Queen Mother celebrated her 94th birthday April 21, and released a statement via the Royal Family’s official social media at that time.
The statement, signed “Elizabeth R”, offers condolences to the people of the Canadian province from herself and husband Prince Philip.
The Queen’s message to the people of Nova Scotia: pic.twitter.com/sucHkZM0FC
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 21, 2020
“Prince Philip and I have been deeply saddened by the appalling events in Nova Scotia, and we send our condolences to the friends, friends and colleagues of those who have lost their lives,” the statement reads. Given that we are also experiencing a global health crisis with the COVID-19 outbreak at this time, this is absolutely gut-wrenching!
“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," the Queen offered.
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“My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Nova Scotia and all Canadians at this tragic time,” the Queen’s statement ended. The shooting is one of the country's deadliest to date.
