Prince Albert II expresses “profound grief” following Lisbon Funicular tragedy

The Sovereign extended his condolences to the Portuguese people following the accident that claimed the lives of at least fifteen individuals.

In an official dispatch addressed to Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, Prince Albert II expressed the Principality’s sorrow on Wednesday over the Glória funicular tragedy that occurred Tuesday evening in Lisbon.

“Princess Charlene and I learned with deep emotion of the tragic Glória funicular accident in Lisbon,” the Sovereign wrote in his message of condolence. “My family and the people of Monaco join me in expressing our profound grief over this tragedy. We offer our condolences to the bereaved families and our wishes for recovery to the injured. Our thoughts are with the Portuguese people on this day of national mourning.”

The accident, which took place Tuesday around 6 pm, resulted in the deaths of at least fifteen people when a car of the historic, century-old funicular derailed and violently struck a building. Around twenty others were injured, several seriously, including children and foreign nationals.

Prince Albert II concluded his message by assuring “our solidarity and my highest consideration” to Portugal, underscoring the enduring friendship between the two nations.