After an attack that killed four people in people in London, including a police officer, people from around the world are reaching out in support of the city.
“My thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected by yesterday's awful violence,” The Queen wrote in a statement on Thursday.
In Canada, Prime Minister Trudeau strongly condemned the attack.
“Canada and the U.K. are the closest of friends and allies. Our friendship is based on shared values and history – indeed, Canada’s Parliament is a descendant of the Chamber targeted this morning,” he said. “Canadians stand united with the British people in the fight against terrorism. We will continue to work together with the U.K. and all our allies to show the world that freedom and democracy will always triumph.”
On social media, other public figures and celebrities spoke out as well.
My thoughts are with the victims of the Westminster attack. Europe stands firm with the UK against terror and ready to help.
— Donald Tusk (@eucopresident) March 22, 2017
Our condolences are with those who mourn and all who are affected in #London. Belgium stands with U.K. in fight against terror @theresa_may
— Charles Michel (@CharlesMichel) March 22, 2017
My thoughts are with the people of London and all of Britain. Israel stands with the UK in the fight against terror and extremism. 🇬🇧🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/IhGREkTUWW
— Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) March 22, 2017
All safe here. Heart and thoughts in Westminster. https://t.co/t4uuahMYBM
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) March 22, 2017
So sad...so unnecessary. My heart goes out to the victims and their families 💔#PrayForLondon pic.twitter.com/UEDzNygwND
— tara strong (@tarastrong) March 22, 2017
Thinking of London this morning from LA. . Stay safe everyone !!
— Niall Horan (@NiallOfficial) March 22, 2017
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Sending love to everyone in London.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) March 22, 2017
Together we stand with London! ❤️ #Westminister #PrayForLondon pic.twitter.com/yUjx60X48Y
— Suhaib Saqib (@SuhaibSaqib1) March 22, 2017
Police across #London honour those who lost their lives in the #WestminsterAttack with a one minute silence #WeStandTogether pic.twitter.com/nS6BKATrtG
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) March 23, 2017
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