A message of condolence from The King to the President of Greece following the train crash in Northern Greece
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Our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with all those who have been affected by this appalling tragedy.
My wife and I have been most shocked and profoundly saddened by the news of the dreadful accident involving two trains in Northern Greece and would like to express our deepest possible condolences to the families of all those who have so tragically lost their lives.
During our visits to Greece we have always been struck by the kindness and generosity of the Greek people and our thoughts, prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with all those who have been affected by this appalling tragedy.
Charles R.
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