King Charles ‘dreadfully saddened’ in emotional message amid tragedy

The monarch, who lives with Queen Camilla at their Cotswolds home Highgrove House, expressed his sympathy to those dealing with loss, injury and uncertainty after the disaster.

Writing alongside his wife, he issued a personal message to the people of Colombia following the devastating earthquake that struck the country.

King Charles expressed his sympathy to those dealing with loss, injury and uncertainty after the disaster.

His message also recognised the work of emergency teams helping communities in the aftermath.

The King wrote: “My wife and I were so dreadfully saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake that has struck your country, and the tragic loss of life and suffering it has caused.”

He continued: “At this most difficult of times, our special thoughts are with the bereaved and injured, those awaiting news of family and friends and the emergency responders working tirelessly to support those in need.”

Charles and Camilla then praised the response and spirit of those affected.

The royal couple said: “We greatly admire the resilience and strength of the Colombian people, and we send our deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences during this most challenging and distressing period.”

The message, signed “Charles R.”, was published by the Royal Family on August 11 in a Buckingham Palace release.

Other European royal households have also offered messages of support following the tragedy.

The King’s words also offered a recognition of the challenge facing survivors and the wider country as it responds to the impact of the earthquake.

The full message was shared in English by the Royal Family, with Charles issuing it jointly with the Queen.