King Charles has spoken out following the ongoing and devastating Hurricane Melissa, which hit Jamaica on Tuesday.
Hurricane Melissa is now a category two storm and has reportedly headed towards the Bahamas.
It first hit Jamaica’s southern coast with maximum sustained winds of 185mph.
Categorised as a category five storm, it has become one of the strongest storms to strike the Caribbean island in modern history.
Unfortunately, as communications have broken down, the true scale of the disaster remains unknown.
Amid the destruction and heartbreaking loss of life, King Charles has shared a “saddened” statement.
The hurricane sadly tore Jamaica apart (Credit: Xinhua/Shutterstock)
King Charles shares statement about hurricane Melissa’s destruction of Jamaica
Taking to his official Instagram page, King Charles penned a heartfelt message.
He wrote: “My wife and I have been deeply concerned and profoundly saddened to see the catastrophic damage caused by the ferocity of Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and across the Caribbean. As we continue to follow the situation closely, our anxious thoughts are with all those who have been so cruelly affected by this awful storm.
“Above all, our most heartfelt sympathy is with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have tragically lost their lives.
“Jamaica is a land for which I have had the greatest affection ever since I first visited the island while serving in the Royal Navy on the West Indies station over fifty years ago.
“I know that no disaster can break her people’s enduring spirit of strength, solidarity and steadfastness.”
King Charles shares heartfelt message
He went on to say: “I particularly want to express my sincere admiration for all of you. And especially for those who have responded so courageously when that spirit has been called upon in a desperate situation such as this.
“I have the greatest appreciation for the efforts of the emergency services, frontline workers and volunteers who are working bravely and tirelessly in support of rescue and recovery efforts across the island.
“This most dreadful of record-breaking storms reminds us of the increasingly urgent need to restore the balance and harmony of Nature for the sake of all those whose lives and livelihoods may have been shattered by this heartbreaking disaster.”
King Charles signed off: “Our special prayers are with you all.
“Charles R.”
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