The president spoke of a catastrophe that worries him.
King Charles, who assumed the throne of the United Kingdom at the end of last year after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, has shocked the world with a surprise and emotional message about the havoc caused by Hurricane Beryl in the Caribbean.
Through the official Instagram account of the British Royal Family, the monarch expressed his deepest condolences to the family and friends of those who lost their lives during the destructive storm. "Above all, we send our deepest condolences to the friends and families of those who have lost their lives so cruelly," were King Charles' opening words.
Additionally, the king highlighted the "extraordinary spirit of resilience and solidarity" that the people of the Caribbean have shown in the face of such devastation, while sending "particular gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery efforts."
"My most special thoughts and prayers are with those whose lives, lifestyles and property have been totally devastated," the monarch concluded in his message, which has been widely praised by his followers on social media.
This surprising statement from King Charles comes after several months in which the sovereign had remained relatively distant from public life, due to the treatment he faced to combat the cancer he was diagnosed with last year.
Now, back in the public eye, the consort has demonstrated his commitment and closeness to the realities that afflict the world, highlighting his empathy and leadership in times of crisis, just as he did with his emotional message about the devastating consequences of Hurricane Beryl. In the Caribbean.
King Charles' intervention has been widely praised, not only by his subjects in the United Kingdom, but also by leaders and citizens around the world, who highlight the monarch's ability to connect with the population and provide support in difficult times. .
