“We will miss her dearly,” Spanish king says of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth
Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on September 8, 2022
1 min readLast updated: February 4, 2026

Published by Jessica Weisman-Pitts
Posted on September 8, 2022
1 min readLast updated: February 4, 2026

MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s King Felipe sent a telegram with condolences to the British Royal family on Thursday, after Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died aged 96.
MADRID (Reuters) – Spain’s King Felipe sent a telegram with condolences to the British Royal family on Thursday, after Queen Elizabeth, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, died aged 96.
“You are all in our hearts and thoughts. We will miss Her dearly,” Felipe said in the telegram that was later shared with news outlets.
(Reporting by Isla Binnie, editing by Andrei Khalip)
A monarch is a sovereign head of state, especially a king, queen, or emperor, who typically rules a country or territory. Monarchs may hold varying degrees of power, from absolute rulers to ceremonial figures.
A telegram is a written message sent by telegraph, often used for urgent communication. It was a popular means of communication before the advent of modern technologies like email and text messaging.
A condolence message is a note or expression of sympathy offered to someone who has experienced a loss, such as the death of a loved one. It conveys support and compassion during a difficult time.
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