The Head of the Russian Imperial House, H.I.H. the Grand Duchess Maria of Russia, and her son and heir, H.I.H. the Grand Duke George of Russia, deeply mourn the loss of life in the terrorist attack on the St. Petersburg subway.

The Grand Duchess and Grand Duke pray for the repose of the souls of those who lost the lives, for the quick recovery of the injured, and for God’s comfort to the family and friends of those who have suffered from this senseless and inhuman atrocity.

Those responsible for this enormous crime should be apprehended and punished to the fullest extent of the law.