Message from Queen Beatrix

News article | March 2, 2011

On 23 February 2011 Queen Beatrix sent the following message to Governor General Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand:

“Shocked by news of the disastrous earthquake in Christchurch that has claimed so many lives and has caused so much damage, I wish to convey to you my heartfelt sympathy. I condole with the victims' families.”