Monarch Expresses Deep Sympathy Following Myanmar Earthquake Tragedy
King Charles has released a deeply emotional message expressing sorrow over the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, even as he continues to face his own health challenges.
The message, shared on the Royal Family’s official Instagram, conveyed the monarch’s profound sympathies to the people of Myanmar following the natural disaster, which caused widespread destruction and loss of life.
“To the people of Myanmar, my wife and I were most dreadfully shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake... with its tragic loss of life and appalling damage to homes, buildings and livelihoods,” the King wrote. He also expressed sorrow over the destruction of sacred religious sites, noting the “resilience and spirit” of the Myanmar people amid repeated hardships.
“At this most difficult and heartbreaking of times, my wife and I send our deepest possible sympathy to all those who have suffered the profound tragedy of losing their loved ones, their homes and their precious livelihoods,” the message concluded, signed “Charles R.”
The touching statement comes shortly after the King was hospitalised due to complications related to cancer treatment, making his continued public outreach all the more poignant.
