2015-11-01 The Head of the House of Romanoff expresses her grief at the deaths of her countrymen in the crash of Metrojet Flight 9268 in Egypt's Sinai

From the Head of the Russian Imperial House

It was with enormous sadness and sorrow that I learned of the terrible news of the crash of the Russian airliner in Egypt, which took the lives of 224 of our countrymen.

I wish to express my deepest condolences to the families and friends of all those who have perished. I and my son and Heir, Grand Duke George of Russia, pray that the Lord will grant rest to those who were taken from us and bring comfort and strength to those who are grieving.

Maria

Madrid, November 1, 2015