Queen Elizabeth II: “My thoughts are with the victims” of New York

Queen Elizabeth II
“My thoughts are with the victims” of New York

Queen Elizabeth II commemorates the victims of the 2001 New York terrorist attacks.

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Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Charles and his wife Duchess Camilla find touching words on social media on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of 9/11.

On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York, the British royal family also commemorates the victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. On Queen Elizabeth II’s Instagram account (95) a message was published to the President of the United Stateswhich states, “As we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible attacks of September 11, 2001, my thoughts and prayers – and those of my family and the nation as a whole – go with the victims, survivors and affected families, as well as first responders and rescue workers who were called into action. “

The monarch remembered her visit to the World Trade Center site in 2010, she continues. “It reminds me that while we honor the people of many nations, faiths and backgrounds who have lost their lives, we also recognize the resilience and determination of the communities that have come together to rebuild,” said the Queen.

Charles and Camilla thank the rescue workers

Also Prince Charles (72) and his wife Duchess Camilla (74) commented on social media about the memorable day. “We remember all those who have lost their lives and pay tribute to the tireless work of the emergency services, some of whom have made great sacrifices to save others”. In addition, Charles and Camilla shared a photo with a view of what is now Lower Manhattan and the One World Trade Center, the tallest skyscraper in the city, which was built on Ground Zero.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry (36) and Duchess Meghan (40) remember on their homepage “Archewell” on 9/11. On the website they have listed the names of the nearly 3,000 fatalities in white letters on a black background.

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