New Delhi, March 30 -- King Charles in his firt statement since his hospitalisation spoke about Myanmar where a massive earthquake killed at least 1,600 people.

In a statement posted on X, King Charles said, "My wife [Queen Camilla] and I were most dreadfully shocked and saddened to learn of the devastating earthquake in Myanmar, with its tragic loss of life and appalling damage to homes, buildings and livelihoods, not to mention the destruction of sacred pagodas, monasteries and other places of worship."

"I know that the people of Myanmar continue to endure so much hardship and tragedy in your live, and I have long admired your extraordinary resilience and spirit."

He went on to add, "deepest possible sympathy to all those who have su...