Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty King Harald to Her Excellency Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou, President of the Hellenic Republic.
H.E. Ms Katerina Sakellaropoulou
President of the Hellenic Republic
Presidential Palace
Athens
Your Excellency,
I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic train accident that took place in your country last week, and which claimed so many lives, among them many young people.
On behalf of myself and the people of Norway, I send you my deepfelt condolences. I ask you to convey my condolences and my sympathy to the bereaved, to those who survived, and to the people of Greece.
Harald R
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