BREAKING: Spain floods: 'Heartbroken' King Charles sends emotional message to Spanish royal family

King Charles has said he is 'heartbroken' by the devastating floods in Spain in a new message to the country's .

Over 200 people died in the flash floods affecting eastern and southern parts of the country this week. In a letter to Spain's Felipe XI, the King wrote: "Your Majesty, My wife and I were utterly heartbroken to learn of the destruction and devastation following the catastrophic flooding in Southern and Eastern Spain. So many in the have strong, personal ties to Spain, and our nations are bound by so much that we have in common.

"We extend our most sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and to the people of Spain for the tragic loss of so many lives. Our special thoughts, prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with all those who have lost loved ones and livelihoods this terrible week. Charles R."

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