Condolences
Condolences from His Majesty the King to President Nicolas Sarkozy and President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on the disappearance of flight AF 447.
HE Mr Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva
President of the Federative Republic of Brazil,
Brasilia
Your Excellency
I was deeply saddened by the news of the disappearance of flight AF 447 while it was en route to Paris on Sunday.
On behalf of myself and the Norwegian people, I would like to express my sincere condolences to you and the people of Brazil, and ask you to convey my deepest sympathy to the bereaved families and others affected by this tragic event.
Harald R
À Son Excellence Monsieur Nicolas Sarkozy
Président de la République française
Palais de l’Elysée
Paris
C’est avec une vive émotion que j’ai appris la disparition du vol AF 447 parti de Rio de Janeiro le dimanche 31 mai à destination de Paris.
Recevez, Monsieur le Président, mes plus sincères condoléances en cette pénible épreuve. Je vous saurais gré de faire part de toute ma compassion aux proches des victimes, qui ont vu le cours de leur existence profondément bouleversé par ce tragique accident.
Je vous prie d’agréer, Monsieur le Président, l’assurance de ma haute considération.
Harald R
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