Prince William is personally donating to relief efforts following Hurricane Melissa, which devastated Jamaica as a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 185mph. A Kensington Palace spokesperson said: "The prince and princess have also been following the terrible events in Jamaica over the last week. He will be personally donating to the relief efforts to support those impacted by Hurricane Melissa."
King Charles and Queen Camilla have donated to the Red Cross humanitarian appeal for the affected region. The King expressed being "deeply concerned" and highlighted the "urgent need to restore the balance and harmony of nature" in a statement earlier this week. He added: "As we continue to follow the situation closely, our anxious thoughts are with all those who have been so cruelly affected by this awful storm. Above all, our most heartfelt sympathy is with the families, friends and loved ones of those who have tragically lost their lives."
The UK government announced £7.5 million in humanitarian support for Jamaica. Shelter kits arrived in the country on Sunday, and additional aid includes solar-powered lanterns. Some funds will match donations to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent.
Around 8,000 British nationals were on the island when the hurricane struck on Tuesday. Popular tourist areas like Montego Bay were badly affected. The Foreign Office chartered flights for British citizens unable to secure commercial travel, with one charter flight already having landed back in the UK. At least 30 people died in Haiti due to flooding caused by the storm.
Charles has held "the greatest affection" for Jamaica since first visiting over 50 years ago while serving in the Royal Navy. He remains King of Jamaica, though Prime Minister Andrew Holness is pushing ahead with plans to make the country a republic.
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