King Jigme and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan Send Condolences to Mrs. Abe and Japan

On Facebook, King Jigme and Queen Jetsun of Bhutan sent condolences to Mrs. Abe and the people of Japan.

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe San.

He was a dear friend of Bhutan, and he will be remembered by the world as a visionary and distinguished leader, who served his country and people with great distinction.

We send our deepest condolences to Mrs. Abe and the people of Japan. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Their Majesties, The King and Queen of Bhutan

King Abdullah II Sends Condolences to Japan

On Twitter, King Abdullah II of Jordan expressed his condolences to Abe's family, the Japanese people and the Japanese government.

Profoundly shocked and saddened over the loss of my dear friend former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo in this heinous attack. The world lost a great leader, and Jordan and I lost a true friend. Our deepest condolences to his family, and the people and government of Japan.

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima Send Condolences to Abe's Family

King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands sent their condolences to the family of the former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe.

We were deeply saddened to learn of the fatal attack on former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. We have warm memories of our contacts with him, during bilateral visits and through the UN. Our thoughts go out to his family on this sad day.

-King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima

Queen Elizabeth II Sends Condolences to Japan

Former Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, was assassinated on Friday whilst campaigning in Nara for his political party. Queen Elizabeth II sent her condolences to Japan and Mr. Abe's family.

My family and I were deeply saddened to hear the news of the sudden and tragic death of former Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe. 

I have fond memories of meeting Mr. Abe and his wife during their visit to the United Kingdom in 2016. 

His love for Japan, and his desire to forge ever-closer bonds with the United Kingdom were clear. 

I wish to convey my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and to the people of Japan at his difficult time. 

ELIZABETH R

Remembering Emperor Akihito's Words Upon His Abdication in 2019

Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan was assassinated in Nara today whilst campaigning for members of the Liberal Democratic Party.

In 2019, Emperor Akihito mentioned the prime minister in his remarks upon his abdication in favour of his son, Crown Prince Naruhito.

Today, I am concluding my duties as the Emperor.

I would like to offer my deep gratitude to the words just spoken by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on behalf of the people of Japan.

Since ascending the throne 30 years ago, I have performed my duties as the Emperor with a deep sense of trust in and respect for the people, and I consider myself most fortunate to have been able to do so. I sincerely thank the people who accepted and supported me in my role as the symbol of the State.

I sincerely wish, together with the Empress, that the Reiwa era, which begins tomorrow, will be a stable and fruitful one, and I pray, with all my heart, for peace and happiness for all the people in Japan and around the world.