The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall have expressed their “most heartfelt sympathy” for the families and friends of the victims of the “truly dreadful” Manchester terrorist attack.
Charles and Camilla echoed the sentiments of the Queen’s message following the atrocity, when the heir to the throne said in a statement they were “profoundly shocked” to learn about the attack on Monday night which killed 22 people and injured 59.
The victims were targeted by a suicide bomber who detonated an improvised explosive device as young fans left a pop concert by US singer Ariana Grande at Manchester Arena.
In his message of condolence, the Duke of Rothesay said: “My wife and I were so profoundly shocked to learn of the truly dreadful event which took place in Manchester last night.
“That such a large number of people, including so many young concert-goers, lost their lives or have suffered so much in this appalling atrocity is deeply distressing and fills us with intense sadness.
“Words cannot adequately express what so many families must be feeling at this incredibly difficult time and our most heartfelt sympathy is with all those who have so tragically lost loved ones or who have been affected in some way.”
