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King Charles Issues Statement Following ‘Tragic Loss Of Life’
King Charles has issued a statement after a ‘heart-rending’ loss which has left the Royal Family ‘desperately saddened.’
The King has addressed the nation with a heartbreaking statement, after detailing a loss which has left the family devastated.
The monarch wrote: “My wife and I have been desperately saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life.”
The Royal Family has sent ‘profound sympathy’ to those mourning, as well as ‘heartfelt thoughts and prayers.’
He also directly recognized the efforts of the emergency services in his statement, as he noted: “Their unwavering commitment is a powerful reflection of the compassion and strength that emerge even in the most difficult of circumstances.”
The address comes after the devastating impact of major monsoon flooding in India and Pakistan.
Hundreds of people have been killed by the flash floods in South Asia, as the statement was titled ‘A message from His Majesty The King following the monsoon flooding in Pakistan.’
The King wrote: “My wife and I have been desperately saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and widespread devastation caused by the recent monsoon flooding in Pakistan, and of the horrendous helicopter crash during rescue operations.
“The scale of suffering is truly heart-rending, and our thoughts and deepest sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods.”
On August 15, it was reported that a helicopter crashed in northwestern Pakistan during a relief mission.
All five crew members, including the two pilots onboard, were killed.
King Charles added: “We are especially mindful of the enduring bonds between our nations, and of the many families in the United Kingdom with close ties to Pakistan.
“Alongside them, we send our profound heartfelt condolences to those affected and stand in solidarity with the people of Pakistan during this most difficult time.”
The floods mark the seventh spell of monsoon of 2025 in Pakistan, and predictions state there will be at least nine to ten spells.
The King’s statement continued: “We hold in the highest regard the courage and commitment of the emergency services, volunteers, and local communities who are working so hard and against such overwhelming odds to rescue those in danger.
“Their selfless efforts are a testament to the resilience and compassion that shine through even in the darkest of hours.”
King Charles offered ‘sincere admiration’ for the resilience of the people battling the floods, while they ‘confront the challenges of recovery and rebuilding.’
The number of people killed across Pakistan is now put at more than 330.
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