King Charles has extended his deep condolences to the victims of the tragic plane crash in Washington, D.C. earlier this week. The monarch issued a heartfelt statement, expressing his profound sadness over the devastating loss of life caused by the accident.
In his message, the King acknowledged the swift actions of first responders, paying tribute to their bravery in minimizing further damage. “My family and I have been profoundly shocked and saddened by the dreadful news of the tragic air accident in Washington, D.C., which has led to such a devastating loss of life,” the statement read.
Further, the monarch shared his sympathies with the families and loved ones of the victims, offering support to the people of the United States. The statement, released by Buckingham Palace, conveyed, “Our hearts and our special thoughts are with the people of the United States and our deepest possible sympathy goes to the families and loved ones of all the victims.”
The King concluded by extending his gratitude to the emergency responders who acted swiftly in the aftermath of the crash, signing the message with his royal signature, Charles R.
The tragedy has shaken many, including the skating community, with Olympians Tara Lipinski and Adam Rippon sharing their condolences on social media. Both expressed the personal pain of losing people they knew on the ill-fated flight.
Although King Charles has strong ties with the U.S., including attending former President George W. Bush’s funeral in 2018, no future visits have been announced—likely due to his ongoing cancer treatment. As the nation mourns, the monarch’s message has served as a symbol of unity and compassion during this difficult time.