King Charles III addresses devastated Europe after historic floods

Flood waves have affected 11 countries in Central Europe and devastate everything in their path. In many places, river water levels have exceeded the alarm state, breaking records set during the millennium flood in 1997. Thousands of people are functioning without access to gas and electricity and, to make matters worse, without the ability to contact their loved ones. Many have lost everything they worked for their entire lives. The disaster has claimed the lives of people, as well as many defenseless animals.

Appropriate services and organizations, including the police and the military, are involved in repairing the damage and helping the people most affected by the destructive element. There is also no shortage of good-willed people eager to help by organizing appropriate collections for those in need. Although it seems daunting, mobilized Europeans are fighting with all possible means for a swift return to lost normalcy. In their most difficult moments, messages of support are pouring in from all over the world.

Media worldwide are broadcasting reports from areas where flood waves are causing the greatest devastation. Representatives of the British royal family are also concerned about last week's events. King Charles III, as the head of state, felt obliged to present an official statement on behalf of himself and Queen Camilla.

My wife and I are profoundly shocked and saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in central Europe. Many people in the United Kingdom have strong, enduring and personal ties to the region and, together with them, my wife and I send our deepest and most heartfelt condolences to all those who have so tragically lost their loved ones, their homes and their livelihoods, read the message on the royal family’s profile.

The British monarch emphasized the enormous contributions that service workers have made in saving lives and properties.

We have immense admiration for the sheer courage and dedication of the emergency services across the region who have clearly worked relentlessly to provide desperately-needed support, relief and assistance to the countless people whose lives and properties have been dreadfully disrupted, added King Charles.

Under the message addressed to all residents of Central Europe. People thanked the royal couple for this act of solidarity, mentioning the tragic situation, especially for those who suddenly lost the roof over their heads.