King Charles III and Queen Camilla Condolences After Tragic Tai Po Blaze
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have extended their deepest condolences to the people of Hong Kong after a devastating fire swept through Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, marking one of the deadliest residential disasters in the city’s recent history.
In a message shared on the Royal Family’s official X account over the weekend, the King expressed profound sorrow over the tragedy.
“My wife and I were greatly saddened to learn of the devastating fire in Tai Po and feel deeply for the people of Hong Kong at such a tragic time,” the statement read. He added that their “most heartfelt thoughts” are with the families mourning loved ones and those coping with shock and uncertainty.
King Charles also praised the extraordinary bravery of Hong Kong’s emergency services and the countless community members who rushed to support their neighbors.
“In the face of such appalling tragedy, strength can be found in supporting one another, and we see that same bravery in Hong Kong at this most heartbreaking of times,” he said.
The monarch concluded by offering “profound sympathy” to everyone affected by the fire, affirming that the people of Hong Kong remain “in our prayers and in our hearts.”
The fatal blaze at Wang Fuk Court has prompted widespread grief across Hong Kong, with local authorities continuing to investigate the cause while communities rally to aid survivors.
