A message from The Queen following the landslides in Sierra Leone
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Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to learn of the terrible flooding and landslides in Freetown that have led to the deaths of so many people.
Our thoughts and prayers are with all who have lost loved ones and those whose homes and livelihoods have been affected.
Elizabeth R.
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