King Charles 'greatly saddened' as monarch receives 'devastating' news

Palace has shared King Charles message after the monarch received ‘devastating’ news from Hong Kong.

King Charles office shared the message on social media handles saying, “A message from The King to the people of Hong Kong following the devastating fire in Tai Po.”

King Charles says in his heartfelt message, “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. Our most heartfelt thoughts are with all those who have lost loved ones and with those who are now living with shock and uncertainty.”

The monarch added, “We have heard of the extraordinary courage of the emergency services, and the determined spirit of the many community members who have come to their neighbours' aid.”

“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,” the message reads and adds “We offer our profound sympathy to all those whose lives and livelihoods have been so dreadfully affected.”

The families and loved ones of those whose precious lives have been lost, and the people of Hong Kong, “will remain in our prayers and in our hearts.”

According to a report by the AFP, Hong Kong´s deadliest blaze in decades has killed at least 128, and dozens are missing.

On Friday, families scoured hospitals and victim identification stations hoping to find their loved ones, with around 200 people still listed as missing and 89 bodies as yet unidentified.