As people across the world continue to send their condolences to Lebanon in the wake of the tragic explosion that took place in Beirut on Tuesday evening, many notable figures have also sent their condolences including many Lebanese stars, as well as HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The British Royal Family has now sent their condolences to the nation, with the Queen and Prince Charles sharing heartfelt statements about the devastation which hit Beirut.
Firstly Her Majesty issued a message released by Buckingham Palace in which she wrote: “Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened by the news of the explosion at the Port in Beirut yesterday.
Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to the President of the Republic of Lebanon. pic.twitter.com/vgHcT5gwuS
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) August 5, 2020
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been injured or lost their lives, and all those whose homes and livelihoods have been affected.”
Then, on behalf of himself and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Charles issued an emotional message to Beirut “however inadequate it may be”.
“My wife and I wanted you to know how deeply we feel for all the people of Lebanon following the horrific explosion in Beirut which has resulted in the tragic death of so many and caused such unimaginable devastation,” the Prince of Wales said.
“Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones and all those who have been so terribly injured.
“However inadequate it may be, we did just want to assure you, dear Mr President, that you and your people are very much in our thoughts and special prayers at this desperately sad times.”
The catastrophic blast in the Lebanese capital has killed at least 135 people and left around 4,000 people injured. According to Governor of Beirut, 300,000 people have been left homeless and that up to 85 per cent of grain stocks in Lebanon have been destroyed.
The blast was said to be heard 240km away on the island of Cyprus. Authorities have blamed a supply of reactive chemical ammonium nitrate for the explosion.
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