His Majesty
Emperor Akihito
ImperialPalace
TOKYO
The Queen and I wish to express our deepest and most sincere condolences on the tragic loss of life and the severe damages caused by the devastating earthquake in the north-eastern part of Japan and by the following tsunami. We also wish to convey our heartfelt sympathy to your Majesty, to the bereaved families and to the people of Japan.
Carl Gustaf R
RoyalPalace , Stockholm
11 March 2011