The "heartfelt thoughts" of the Belgian King and his wife are with today's victims of the attacks in Brussels which left at least 30 dead and hundreds injured on Tuesday 22 March. In a statement, Mathilde and Philippe expressed "shocked" by these "heinous and cowardly acts" that occurred in Brussels National Airport and the subway in the Belgian capital.

"The King and Queen are upset by the events at the Brussels National Airport and the Brussels metro. These acts are heinous and cowardly. The heartfelt thoughts of the King and Queen go first to the victims and their families and to the emergency services who make every effort to provide assistance to victims, "said the statement, posted on the official website of the Belgian Crown.


The city of Brussels was hit by several attacks, Tuesday, March 22, which killed at least 34 people dead and over 180 wounded, according to a provisional toll unfortunately.

A first attack - at least two explosions and possibly gunshots - occurred around 8:00 in the departure hall of Brussels National Airport. The provisional toll is 14 dead and 81 wounded.

Secondly, at 9:11, two explosions occurred in a subway train at the station Maelbeek, located rue de la Loi, in the heart of the Belgian capital. The provisional toll is 20 dead and 106 wounded.

These attacks occured two days after the capture of Salah Abdeslam in Brussels, the prime suspect on the run of the attacks of 13 November in Paris, were claimed by the jihadist group called "Islamic State".
His Majesty address the Nation on all Belgian Networks in both Flemish, Dutch and French


Many monarchs around the world immediately expressed their support to King Philip of Belgium and the Belgian Community.
Netherlands: "This morning our neighbor Belgium was hit by violent attacks in which innocent people were killed. King Philip I sent my condolences. The Netherlands live intensely [these events] with those affected and with the people of Brussels who today live in uncertainty and fear. Europe is once again put to the test. What is needed now is that we show our strength and defend the values of freedom and solidarity, "wrote King Willem-Alexandre in a statement on the official website of the Royal House, KoninklijkHuis.nl, and on Facebook .
The Royal Palace tonight and tomorrow night will be lit solidarity in the colors of the Belgian flag



Spain:

Consternados por los atentados en la capital de Europa #Bruselas Nuestra solidaridad y apoyo a Bélgica, sus instituciones y el pueblo belga

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) March 22, 2016

El Rey transmite al Rey de los Belgas @MonarchieBe sus condolencias por las víctimas de atentados en #Bruselas y el apoyo del pueblo español

— Casa de S.M. el Rey (@CasaReal) March 22, 2016

Sweden: It is in his name and on behalf of his family and country that King Carl XVI Gustaf said he was "appalled" and "horrified". The King of Sweden said that their thoughts were "victims and families of the victims" of attacks in Brussels on Tuesday 22 March.
"My family are shocked and horrified to learn the news of the terrible events that took place in Brussels. In these difficult times, we are all united against this ruthless terrorism, our thoughts are with the victims and their families," said King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden, according to a statement posted on the official website of the Crown, KungaHuset.se and on its Facebook page.































Denmark: "The royal couple has today sent condolence to the Belgian royal couple, in which they express their condolences on the occasion of today's tragic events in Brussels, Belgium."
Monaco: Prince Albert of Monaco
Sire, I have just heard the terrible attacks which have been perpetrated at the airport and in the Brussels metro. " Albert II continues: "With my family and the people of the Principality, I bow to the victims of these heinous acts of terrorism and to the grief of their families. Our thoughts also join the injured and all those affected by this tragedy in any way whatsoever. "
Norway: "Your Majesty, it is with great sadness that I learned the news of the heinous attacks today in Brussels, who made so many dead and wounded. The tragedy at the heart of Europe reminds us once again the importance of protecting our fundamental democratic values. On my behalf and on behalf of the Norwegian people, I send my condolences and I ask you to convey our sincere condolences and deep sympathy to the victims' families and the Belgian people, "wrote King Harald V, telegram sent to the Belgian king Philippe, and posted on the official website of the Royal Court of Norway.

Kuwait: A message from the H.H The Amir:
Bahrain: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has sent a cable of condolences to HM King Philippe, King of the Belgians
Saudi Arabia: His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz has sent a cable of condolences to HM King Philippe
Luxembourg: Sire, deeply shocked by this tragedy your country, the Grand Duchess and I express to you on behalf of our entire people of Luxembourg compassion. In these very dark times, we think with reverence to the victims of the attacks in Brussels and their families. Be assured of our unconditional solidarity in defense of our common values, "wrote Grand Duke Henri (his paternal cousin), in telegram sent to the Belgian king Philippe, and posted on the official website of the Grand-Ducal Court of Luxembourg.

Jordan: Both Their Majesties sent their condolences

His Majesty King Abdullah II condemns the terrorist attacks in Brussels and offers his condolences to King Philippe of Belgium #Jordan

— RHC (@RHCJO) March 22, 2016

Terrorism has no faith and knows no boundaries. The horrific attacks in #Belgium and #Turkey show that terrorists are our common enemy

— Rania Al Abdullah (@QueenRania) March 22, 2016

Qatar:  H.H the Emir  Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani condoling the victims of the bombings which occurred  in the capital Brussels yesterday.
He expressed strong  condemnation of such despicable acts of terrorism, which represent a violation of all religions, moral values and human principles. The Emir reiterated Qatar’s rejection of violence and terrorism in all their forms and manifestations, whatever their motives and causes.
The Emir also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the king of Belgium and to the families of the victims and the Belgian people, and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.
HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, Crown Prince and the Deputy Emir  has also sent a cable of condolences to King Philippe of Belgium. The Deputy Emir expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Belgium king  and to the families of the victims and the Belgian people , and wished a speedy recovery for the injured.

Under the patronage of Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka Queen Consort and President of the Supreme Council for Women(SCW) will be attending an awarding ceremony of the Bahraini Female Entrepreneur Honour Seal which will be held on Tuesday March 8th on the occasion of the International Women's day at the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) headquarters.

The SCW launched the second edition of the award on October 13, 2014, at the Bahraini Women Development Centre (Riyadat). 28 female entrepreneurs are participating in the award which 26 projects. The award aims to honour outstanding females entrepreneur, and encourage them in order to promote the spirit of initiative and creativity, as well as to enhance women’s economic empowering so as to achieve the national women's empowerment programme and shed light on Bahrain’s new investment and economic sectors.

Crown Prince of Bahrain His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa who is also Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Prime Minister today held his weekly audiences(Majlis) at Riffa Palace.

He welcomed a broad range of visitors, including members of the royal family, senior government officials, members of the Council of Representatives and the Shura Council, members of municipal councils, prominent religious figures, academics, community leaders, journalists, and diplomats accredited to the Kingdom.

Her Royal Highness Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Queen Consort of Bahrain and Chairperson of the Advisory Council of the National Initiative for Agricultural Development (NIAD) has asserted that His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa's constant support and patronage of the Bahrain International Gardens Show (BIGS), and the constant support of national and private institutions to NIAD have contributed to the success of BIGS 2016.


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In a statement, the Royal Court announcing the passing away of Bahrain's most prominent philanthropist Shaikha Lulwa bint Mohammed Al Khalifa at the age of 78, last night and paid homage to the deceased who dedicated her life to serving Bahraini women as well as her society and nation.

In 1953, she formed Bahrain's first NGO  the Bahrain Children & Mothers Welfare Society and devoted herself to advancing their rights and increasing their level of engagement in society, serving as president.

His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has received calls of condolences from the Emir of Kuwait HH Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, on the passing away of Shaikha Lulua bint Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Isa Al Khalifa.

Princess Dana Firas is in the middle in black and white

Princess Dana Firas is wife to HRH Prince Firas bin Ra'ad. Prince Firas is son to Prince Raad, Prince Zeid, Raad's father (heir apparent to the Iraqi Throne following the assassination of his paternal first cousin once removed King Faisal II, the last king of Iraq, in a bloody coup d'état on 14 July 1958, Crown Prince Abd-al-Illah was also killed). Prince Firas is third cousin once remove to King Abdullah II of Jordan. King Abdullah II's grandfather King Talal and Prince Firas' father are paternal cousin