King Charles sent his heartfelt congratulations to the Winter Olympic medal winners on the royal social media channels on Sunday night.
“As the Winter Games come to a close, my wife and I send our most heartfelt congratulations to all the Olympic medal winners from Team GB, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, on your remarkable successes,” he said in a statement.
“Whether on the ice or amid Italy’s glorious snowscapes, you have demonstrated not only exceptional skill, but also the grace and camaraderie that embody the Olympic spirit at its finest.
“To those who did not reach the podium, from right across the Commonwealth, please know that you, too, can return home with proud hearts and heads held high. Every performance, often in the face of great personal risk, was a testament to your courage, commitment and awesome athleticism, all of it made possible with the tireless work of your support teams on the ground and back home,” he continued.
© Alamy Stock Photo“As we express gratitude to the people of Italy for hosting such a magnificent celebration, and turn our attention to the Winter Paralympics to come, your collective achievements have dazzled and inspired audiences across the globe -among them, we hope, the Olympian stars of the future,” The King concluded.
© Getty ImagesThe statement comes after Charles broke his silence following the arrest of his younger brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
In a statement, the monarch said: “I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities. In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.
“Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.”
© Karwai Tang/WireImageHELLO! understands that neither the King nor Buckingham Palace had been informed of the arrest before it happened.
The King has previously stated that he stood “ready to support” the police into any investigation over his younger brother. A statement read: “The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s conduct.
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