“Prince Philip and I were saddened when we heard about the terrorist attack on the London Bridge. We direct our thoughts, prayers and deep condolences to all those who lost their loved ones and who were affected by the terrible attack of yesterday, ”Buckingham Palace quotes her message.

Elizabeth II also thanked the police and emergency services, as well as ordinary citizens who showed courage in helping and protecting others.

Earlier, flags across government buildings were lowered across Britain in memory of the victims of the London Bridge bombing attack.

On November 29, a man attacked passers-by with a knife in the London Bridge area, two of whom later died.