Monarch releases a statement celebrating Team GB’s Olympic success, following concerns over Harry and Meghan’s travel plans.
King Charles has released a new statement just as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle prepare for their upcoming tour of Colombia.
On August 11, the King and Queen Camilla expressed their "warmest congratulations” to the members of Team GB, delivering an uplifting message in recognition of their Olympic achievements in Paris.
The King wrote, "My wife joins me in sending our warmest congratulations to the competitors and their support teams from @teamgb and across the whole Commonwealth, for their many outstanding successes at the Olympic Games in Paris."
He praised the athletes, stating, "Your achievements, across so many disciplines, were forged from that invaluable combination of raw talent, true grit and hard toil over many years, burnished these past weeks by sportsmanship and team spirit in the finest tradition of the Games."
Charles added, "To those who missed out on the greatest prizes, you have most certainly not fallen short in the pride that you, too, have generated for your nations."
In concluding his message, the King extended his gratitude to France for "hosting such a wonderful tournament and look to the Paralympics ahead, I can only say that you have all been an inspiration."
This statement comes at a time of growing tension, following the announcement that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will visit Colombia in the coming week. Reports have indicated that the Monarch may be concerned about the couple's decision, especially given security officials' warnings about potential risks in the South American country.
