Revisiting Comments 25 Years After 9/11/01 - Part 19

Queen Elizabeth broke 600-year tradition when  the royal orchestra played the American national anthem  on September 13, 2001,  during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace

September 14, 2001 A memorial service was held at St Paul's Cathedral in London   CNN.com - Thousands mourn at UK cathedral - September 14, 2001

September 21, 2001  the British Ambassador  to Washington., Sir Christopher Meyer,  read a statement from the Queen at a memorial service, held at St Thomas’s Episcopal Church in New York to 700 congregant and visitors.  “These are dark and harrowing times for families and friends of those who are missing or who suffered in the attack," she wrote. She ended her message: “Nothing that can be said can begin to take away the anguish and the pain of these moments. Grief is the price we pay for love."

September 29, 2001: The Prince of Wales demonstrated his sympathy for those affected by the events of Sept. 11 in visits to a business and a mosque. BBC News | UK | Prince Charles visits victims' friends 

November 11, 2001 During a state banquet, for Jordan's King Abdullah, Queen Elizabeth again spoke of the tragedy:
"My country cherishes its tradition of tolerance and mutual respect, which permits people of different faiths and cultures to live and work together," she said.

"Following the tragic events of September 11 all of us have, whatever our religion or background, an added responsibility to ensure that those who are intent on stirring up hatred, fear and prejudice in this country do not succeed."

Quoting Conservative political theorist Edmund Burke, she said: "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing."

September 09, 2002 Queen Elizabeth again expressed again her condolences for the loss of lives. 

The dreadful attacks of 11th September may have threatened freedom, innocence and other values we hold dear, but they also inspired grace, charity and courage. We admire these qualities in the strength of the families of the victims; in the determination of the rescue workers; and in the extraordinary spirit and resilience demonstrated by the people of New York.

We honour the courage and determination of those in our armed forces and others who are striving to bring those responsible for this outrage to justice and to prevent similar atrocities in the future. Right must and will prevail. Message to a memorial service in St. Thomas Church, New York | The Royal Family

Then in 2021 The Queen's message to mark the 20th anniversary of the 11th September attacks | The Royal Family

As we mark the 20th anniversary of the terrible attacks on 11th September 2001, my thoughts and prayers - and those of my family and the entire nation - remain with the victims, survivors and families affected, as well as the first responders and rescue workers called to duty on that day.

My visit to the site of the World Trade Centre in 2010 is held fast in my memory. It reminds me that as we honour those from many nations, faiths and backgrounds who lost their lives, we also pay tribute to the resilience and determination of the communities who joined together to rebuild.  

Resource for numerous comments and stories and tributes Home · September 11 Digital Archive

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