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QUEEN'S MESSAGE TO FLOOD VICTIMS

The Queen sent a message of support to flood victims

Wednesday June 27,2007

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The Queen has sent a message of support to those affected by the devastating floods.

She said her thoughts were with those who lost loved ones in the severe weather conditions.

In a message delivered to 11 Lord Lieutenants, she said: "I have been shocked by the news and pictures of the devastation caused by the severe flooding across the country.

"My thoughts are with those who have lost family or friends, whose homes or livelihoods have been damaged, and all those who have been displaced by these events.

"May I also express my admiration for the emergency services, the local authorities and volunteers working tirelessly to help those affected.

"To everyone concerned with the relief efforts I send my heartfelt thanks."

The Prince of Wales will visit some of the flooding victims on Friday when he is due in the Peak District for a series of engagements, Clarence House said.

QUEEN'S MESSAGE TO FLOOD VICTIMS

27.06.07, 9:38pm

II will say one thing for the queen, she has always presented an image of dignity, charm and grace and manners, something which is lacking in most women today although sometimes she looks as though she whished she did not have to. My mother had all those qualities so no one will ever tell me that royalty or any better than decent working class English people, in fact it’s a lot harder for them to maintain and show those qualities not having the money and standard of living to match, therefore appearing sympathetic without actually doing anything about it was never my mothers way of doing things that’s partly why she never had anything. She was in every way a Queen without the wealth and paraphernalia.

• Posted by: Derk • Report Comment

QUEENS MESSAGE OF SUPPORT

27.06.07, 5:57pm

Words, all we ever get are words, never actions.
These poor people need more than words they want practical and financial help. This devastation will take a long time to clear up.
Give them urgent assistance now.
The insurance companies will start messing them about and it will go on and on.
Please say a prayer for all the unfortunate ones and also little Maddy.

• Posted by: Robertz • Report Comment