The full text of the letter is as follows:

Dear Gibraltarians,

In these toughest of times, we write to offer the People of Gibraltar our heartfelt and steadfast support, as you stand strong in the face of Coronavirus and its economic implications. As ever, we know that the unshakeable Gibraltarian spirit will ensure that the Rock conquers this crisis.

Tackling Covid-19 is likely to stretch the resources of the Government and People of Gibraltar just as it is stretching the Government and People of the United Kingdom. We are convinced that it will be important for Her Majesty’s Government in London to do what it can to support Gibraltar at this time. We are therefore urging Her Majesty’s Government to give Gibraltar whatever practical and, where appropriate, financial support it can to help Gibraltar overcome the challenges you face.

As proud former Governors, we know that Gibraltar will succeed in beating Coronavirus and, in doing so, assure the continued progression of the Rock’s prosperity.

Albeit from afar, we all hope it will be of some reassurance to know that we are shoulder to shoulder in solidarity with you, our Gibraltarian friends, as you take on this unprecedented endeavour with courage and determination.

With deepest respect,

Lord Luce, Sir David Durie, Sir Francis Richards, Lieutenant General Sir Robert Fulton, Vice Admiral Sir Adrian Johns, Lieutenant General Sir James Dutton and Lieutenant General Edward Davis

24-03-2020 PANORAMAdailyGIBRALTAR