King Charles issues statement sharing his heartbreak after devastating event

King Charles has shared his and Queen Camilla's heartbreak in a statement following a devastating event.

The King released his message this morning to the president of Nepal after learning of major flooding and landslides in the country, which has left more than 200 people dead. Heavy monsoon rains have devastated the mountainous country with raging rivers washing away roads and homes.

And Charles pledged that those in the UK stood ready to help those in Nepal who need it most after the devastation. In a written message, he said: "My wife and I were heartbroken to see the devastating effects of flooding and landslides in Nepal over the weekend.

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"Many in the United Kingdom have strong, deep and personal ties to Nepal, not least through the Gurkhas and their outstanding contribution to the British Army. Together with the British public, we send our deepest condolences to those who have so tragically lost their loved ones, and who continue to be affected.

"As always, the United Kingdom stands ready to help you support those most in need. As many in Nepal begin to mark important festivals, I particularly hope that families might still be able to come together, even at such an incredibly difficult time. Charles R."

His message came as rescuers were continuing to search for people still missing and attempting to recover the bodies of those killed in the flooding and landslides. The disaster came just ahead of the country's biggest festival Dasain, which begins on Thursday when people return home to celebrate with their families. The damage to roads is likely to hamper festival travel plans for many.

Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli told reporters on Tuesday the government would continue working to find the missing people and help the thousands who had been impacted by the flooding and landslide. Meanwhile, Charles' message comes just hours after they hosted a Commonwealth reception at St James’ Palace ahead of their forthcoming trip to Australia and Samoa later his month, with the Pacific nation the setting for a major gathering of Commonwealth leaders.

Among the guests representing the Commonwealth diaspora were Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood, from Australia, and former judge Motsi Mabuse, born in South Africa, who also spoke to the Duchess of Edinburgh.

Revel Horwood was asked how Australians would react to their new King and Queen and replied: "I think they’re going to receive an amazing reception because Australia still likes to belong, otherwise it literally is going to be an island.

"I think it’s really wonderful to have the monarchy as head of state, so for me, it’s a great thing because I’m a royalist – and for a lot of people in Australia like my mum who loves the royals."