Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty The King to His Excellency President Barack Obama.
The Honorable
Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, D.C.
I was shocked and saddened by hearing the news about the tragic loss of so many lives at the Sandy Hook elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut; and particularly that so many of the dead are children.
I extend to you, Mr. President, to the affected families and to the people of the United States of America my sincere condolences and my sympathy at this difficult time.
Harald R
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