India, June 12 -- King Charles and Queen Camilla are left "desperately shocked" by the horrific Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on Thursday. Their official statement shared by The Royal Family's X account reads:

"My wife and I have been desperately shocked by the terrible events in Ahmedabad this morning. Our special prayers and deepest possible sympathy are with the families and friends of all those affected by this appallingly tragic incident across so many nations, as they await news of their loved ones. I would like to pay a particular tribute to the heroic efforts of the emergency services and all those providing help and support at this most heartbreaking and traumatic time."

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