Prince William King Queen Donate Hurricane Melissa Jamaica Relief

Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds reaching 185 mph, caused widespread devastation in Jamaica and nearby Haiti, resulting in at least 30 deaths in Haiti and significant damage in Jamaica. Prince William has pledged a personal donation to support relief efforts for those impacted by the hurricane, while King Charles III and Queen Camilla made a private donation to the Red Cross humanitarian appeal to aid affected communities. King Charles expressed deep concern and sympathy for the victims, emphasizing the urgent need to restore nature's balance and praising Jamaica's enduring spirit. The UK government is providing £7.5 million in humanitarian aid, including shelter kits and solar-powered lanterns, and has arranged charter flights to repatriate around 8,000 British nationals stranded on the island. The British Red Cross highlighted the importance of the royal family's donations in supporting ongoing rescue, healthcare, shelter, and food efforts. King Charles, who has a long-standing personal connection to Jamaica, acknowledged the resilience of its people amid the disaster while Jamaica's Prime Minister continues to pursue plans to transition the country to a republic.