British monarch expresses sorrow as flash floods devastate communities in Central Texas
King Charles has extended his condolences to former U.S. President Donald Trump following the catastrophic flooding in Texas that has claimed dozens of lives and left hundreds missing.
The British monarch sent a personal letter through the British Embassy in Washington, D.C., expressing his "profound sadness at the tragic loss of life" and solidarity with those affected.
“Following the devastating flooding in Texas, His Majesty King Charles has written to President Trump to express his profound sadness at the tragic loss of life,” the embassy’s statement confirmed. “He offered his deepest sympathy to all families who have lost loved ones and paid tribute to the courage and selflessness of the emergency services and volunteers.”
The Fourth of July weekend brought unprecedented flash floods to Central Texas, with the Guadalupe River surging more than 26 feet in just 45 minutes. So far, at least 90 lives have been lost, and many more remain unaccounted for. Entire communities have been submerged, and emergency services continue rescue and recovery efforts across the region.
The King’s message came amid political tensions, as criticism mounted over the federal response to the disaster. Reports pointed to delayed warnings and funding gaps, with some attributing the shortfalls to previous cuts under the Trump administration.
In response, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt pushed back strongly: “Blaming President Trump for these floods is a depraved lie, and it serves no purpose during this time of national mourning.”
Despite the political storm, King Charles’s gesture of compassion highlights the UK’s solidarity with the American people during one of Texas’s deadliest natural disasters in recent history.
