Royals across the globe send well wishes after assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump

Royals across the globe have expressed their horror at the attempted assassination of former US President Donald Trump.

The exiled Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, said in a tweet: “I am shocked and dismayed by the assassination attempt on President Trump. I extend my best wishes to Mr Trump and his family and pray for his speedy recovery. I also offer my condolences to the victims and the American people. Political violence has no place in democracies.”

Crown Prince Leka of Albania also tweeted a photo of Trump pumping his fist after the attack, saying, “The power of one photo.”

The power of one photo. pic.twitter.com/VBsBbmGea7

— Princ Leka (@princeleka) July 13, 2024

King Abdullah of Jordan said: “Deeply shocked and outraged by the heinous attempt on former US President Donald Trump’s life during a political rally. Jordan condemns this vicious attack and all kinds of political violence.”

US politicians, including current President Joe Biden, have condemned the attack and sent their prayers to Trump and all those affected.

King Felipe VI of Spain posted a statement which reads, “Shocked by the terrible attack that you have suffered during an electoral event in Pennsylvania, I want to send you, together with the Queen, our solidarity and relief in knowing that your injuries are not serious. I also want to express to all the dear people of the United States of America my strongest condemnation of any act of violence, even more so when it is directed against the values of democracy. The Queen joins me too, Mr President, in wishing you a full recovery, as well as those injured and in sending our condolences to the family of the deceased. I take this opportunity to convey to you the testimony of my highest consideration and personal esteem.”

The deposed Crown Prince of Serbia, Alexander, released a long statement and said, in part: “I most strongly condemn the assassination attempt of American Presidential candidate Mr. Donald Trump which happened during a pre-election campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. To Mr. Trump and his family, who we have known for years, my wife, HRH Crown Princess Katherine, my family, and I send my sincere wishes for a quick and successful recovery, and to be together and support each other in these very difficult and most stressful moments for them. Together you will emerge even stronger. To the family of the man who was tragically killed I send my sincere condolences, and to those injured I wish a speedy recovery.”

President Donald Trump, the current Republican presumptive nominee, was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania by a 20-year-old male from Pennsylvania. The President was shot in the ear and is “safe.” Two people are dead, including the shooter, and two are critically injured.

Donald Trump is expected to be formally nominated as the Republican nominee this week at the Republican National Convention in Wisconsin.