The Duke and Duchess of Sussex echo King Charles’ heartfelt concern for hurricane victims in Jamaica.
Harry and Meghan Markle have expressed their support for King Charles’ recent message following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica. Just two days after the monarch released a personal statement sharing his sadness over the catastrophic destruction, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex released their own message through the Archewell Foundation.
In their statement, they commended the volunteers and organisations working tirelessly to help those affected. They described the storm as “one of the strongest Atlantic storms ever recorded,” noting its winds reached 185 mph.
“Jamaica, a country the Duke and Duchess hold close to their hearts and last visited in 2024, has been hit especially hard,” the statement read. “Towns and villages that are usually vibrant and full of life have been torn apart. Entire neighbourhoods remain underwater, and more than three-quarters of the island is still without power. For many families, the question isn’t just about rebuilding—it’s about surviving each day.”
The couple highlighted the resilience of local communities, saying, “Neighbours clearing debris together. Families sharing what little they have. Communities organising and refusing to give up. That’s not just resilience—that’s the power of community in its truest form.”
King Charles, in his earlier statement from Buckingham Palace, expressed his “greatest affection” for Jamaica, recalling his first visit there while serving in the Royal Navy 50 years ago.
