Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallare sending their support to the Bahamas in the wake ofHurricane Dorian.
“Above all, our hearts go out to all those who have been so cruelly bereaved or injured, or whose homes have been swept away,” they continued.
“We fear that this message will be woefully inadequate given the scale of the disaster afflicting the Bahamas – and threatening so many other island states throughout the world as a result of accelerating global warming – but please know that you have our deepest possible sympathy at such a soul-destroying time,” the couple added.
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Their statement comes on the heels ofQueen Elizabeth‘s, whospoke out about the hurricane’s destructionjust two days earlier.
“At this very difficult time, my thoughts and prayers are with those who have seen their homes and property destroyed, and I also send my gratitude to the emergency services and volunteers who are supporting the rescue and recovery effort,” she added.
She signed the message, “Elizabeth R.” The royal signs official documents “Elizabeth R.” The R stands for Regina, which means “queen.”
Queen Elizabethis the current monarch and head of state in the Bahamas. The Bahamas became an independent Commonwealth realm in 1973 with Elizabeth II as its Queen.
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Hurricane Dorian made landfall on Sunday in the Bahamas as a Category 5 storm and caused “extreme destruction,” with storm surges up to 18 feet above normal tide levels and winds up to 185 MPH, according to reports.
At least43 people have been found died in the Bahamas, with thousands of others stranded on the island. Homes, businesses and several other buildings were destroyed or badly damaged.
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The only airport in the Grand Bahama was also destroyed, which prevented any evacuations and aid deliveries, BBC Newsreports.
The hurricane has since downgraded to a Category 1 storm as it makes landfall on the southeastern coast of the U.S., hitting states including Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina.
It is expected to push north and eventually out into the Atlantic, before reaching landfall again in Canada.
source: people.com
