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King Charles has issued a statement revealing his profound shock and sadness about a catastrophic event.

The King released his message after learning of the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in central Europe. Several nations have been hit by severe flooding, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania, leaving 23 dead so far. Charles said he and Queen Camilla send their “deepest and most heartfelt condolences” to those who have lost loved ones as he issued a message of support to people affected by the crisis.

een left shocked and saddened by the news of severe flooding across central Europe in countries including Austria and Poland, which has left 23 people dead

In a written message signed Charles R, he said: “My wife and I are profoundly shocked and saddened to see the destruction and devastation caused by the catastrophic flooding in central Europe.

Floods have wreaked havoc across Europe, including in the Czech Republic, pictured ( 
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“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.

“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.”

In northern Italy, more than 1,000 people were evacuated overnight in the Emilia-Romagna region and the Lamone River has overflown its banks near Bagnacavallo. The European Union’s head office warned this week that the combination of floods in central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken.

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The King’s message comes just days after it was revealed Prince Harry will be back on UK soil for an extremely poignant event – and many have been wondering whether he will meet up with his father, the King.

It has been officially announced that in his role as patron of the WellChild charity, the Duke of Sussex will be attending its annual awards ceremony in London later this month on September 30. Harry has been a patron of the charity for 16 years, which supports seriously ill children and their families. He is a regular at their annual awards ceremony, attending last year, and this year will present one of the inspirational winners with their awards and also deliver a speech.

Confirmation Harry will be in London for the awards comes just days after his 40th birthday, which saw his estranged royal relatives’ official social media accounts send him best wishes. The message, especially the one from his estranged father has been seen as an olive branch from him over their feud.

However, there is currently one sign that shows that father and son are unlikely to meet despite both being in the UK – and it is down to the King’s schedule. Just days before the WellChild Awards on September 28, Charles and Queen Camilla will attend the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh to mark its 25th anniversary.

According to The Telegraph, the King is likely to spend the days after the engagement north of the border in Scotland. Harry’s event is in London, meaning they will be hundreds of miles apart – although there is still time for plans to be made to faciliate a meeting between the pair.