Queen deeply saddened by Sri Lanka attacks offers condolences

'Deeply saddened' Queen sends her condolences to people of Sri Lanka after Easter Sunday terror attack Queen and Prince Philip have sent condolences to victims and their families  She also paid tribute to emergency services who dealt with the explosions  290 people, including eight Britons, were killed and 500 wounded yesterday  Seven bombers are believed to be behind eight blasts at churches and hotels  

By Dianne Apen-sadler and Lara Keay For Mailonline

Published: 10:54 BST, 22 April 2019 | Updated: 11:03 BST, 22 April 2019

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The Queen has offered her condolences to the people of Sri Lanka in wake of the Easter Sunday terror attack.

Her Majesty, who celebrated her 93rd birthday this weekend, said she and Prince Philip were 'deeply saddened' by the tragedy, which has left 290 dead and 500 injured.

She said today: 'Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to learn of the attacks in Sri Lanka yesterday and send our condolences to the families and friends of those who have lost their lives.

'I pay tribute to the medical and emergency services who are providing support to those who have been injured. Our thoughts and prayers are with all Sri Lankans at this difficult time.'

The Queen is pictured attending the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor yesterday. She has paid tribute to the victims of the Sri Lanka massacre today

The Queen is pictured attending the Easter Sunday service at St George's Chapel in Windsor yesterday. She has paid tribute to the victims of the Sri Lanka massacre today 

A map showing where the eight blasts went off yesterday, six of them in very quick succession on Easter Sunday morning

A map showing where the eight blasts went off yesterday, six of them in very quick succession on Easter Sunday morning  

Eight Britons are among the dead, as well as other 24 foreign nationals, after seven suicide

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