Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales shares his goodwill messsge to Australia over the recent bushfires. In a heartfelt video message on Clarence House’s social media account on Tuesday, Prince Charles, 71, said he and wife Camilla, 72, were thinking of all those affected by the wildfires that continue to ravage the south-east area of the country.
He said:
“I fear this is a hopelessly inadequate way of trying to get a message to all of you that both my wife and myself are thinking of you so very much at such a difficult time and in such an impossible and terrifying circumstances. I did want to say that both of us have been in despair over the last several weeks watching this appalling horror unfolding in Australia. Witnessing so much of what you’re having to go through from this distance, those of you who have tragically lost your properties, your houses, everything. To me it is, and to both of us, not to be believed possible and I know how many houses have been lost.”
The fire have been growing since September and is fuelled by drought and the country’s hottest and driest year on record. This is earlier than Australia’s typical annual wildfire season.
Charles also admired the work of “all those remarkable, courageous, determined firefighters who have done so much and worked ceaselessly to exhaustion”.
He added:
“We feel so deeply for the families of those who have been lost and have lost their lives in the course of carrying out their remarkable duties as only they can do. I know, we both know, just how incredibly special and resilient the Australian people are. So I know at the end of the day despite all this horror, you will find a way to face it all and win through. All I can say is that we are thinking of you, we are praying for you in the most determined way. I’m very proud to know you all.”
The video includes information on how you too can donate to the Australian Red Cross, which is supporting people affected by the bushfires.
Other Royal families had shared their good Will messsges and Prince Charles’ message is the latest of many released by the royal family in recent weeks.
