King Charles and Queen Camilla ‘greatly saddened’ by Swiss ski resort fire | Royal | News

King Charles said he and his wife, Queen Camilla, were “deeply saddened” by the “devastating” fire at a Swiss ski resort that killed nearly 40 people.

Charles said it was “extremely heartbreaking to see a night of celebration for young people and families turn into such a nightmarish tragedy”. About 115 people were injured, many seriously, in a bar in the Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana two hours after midnight Thursday.

Authorities have not yet determined the exact death toll.

Crans-Montana is internationally known as a ski and golf destination, and the crowded Le Constellation bar transformed overnight from a scene of revelry to the site of potentially one of Switzerland’s worst tragedies.

The statement, published on @RoyalFamily via

“While we offer our admiration for the heroic first responders and selfless emergency services, we wanted, above all, to extend our deepest possible condolences to everyone who has been so terribly affected by this terrible disaster.

“Our deepest thoughts and prayers are with the loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives and those in critical condition in hospital.”

The 77-year-old actor signed the message “Charles R.”

Royal fans commented on the King and Queen’s post, with one writing: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the individuals affected [praying-hands emoji]”

Another shared: “This is a thoughtful message from our King.”

A third commented: “A message of solidarity and support during a difficult time [white-heart emoji]”