Saturday, December 6, 2014

Grand Ducal Family Saddened by the Loss of Queen Fabiola

Grand Duke Henri has sent an official message to his first cousin King Philippe of the Belgians to express his condolences over the death of their mutual aunt Queen Fabiola. The widow of King Baudouin died yesterday at the age of 86. The message read as the following:

Sir,

it is with great emotion that the Grand Duchess and I have learned of the news of the death of Queen Fabiola.

With my father, my family and my compatriots I express my deep condolences. We will keep fond memories of a Queen who has put all her qualities of mind and heart to the service of her husband's reign and the welfare of its citizens. Her love of life and communicative enthusiasm have always been an example to us.
Henri
Grand Duke of Luxembourg

Original version:
Sire,

C'est avec grande émotion que la Grande-Duchesse et moi-même avons appris la nouvelle de la disparition de la Reine Fabiola.

Avec mon père, notre famille et nos compatriotes nous Vous exprimons nos très sincères condoléances. Nous garderons un souvenir ému et reconnaissant d'une Reine qui a mis toutes ses qualités d'esprit et de cœur au service du règne de son époux et du bien-être de ses concitoyens. Sa joie de vivre et son enthousiasme communicatifs ont toujours été un exemple pour nous.

Henri

Grand-Duc de Luxembourg

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