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Britain's King Charles 'appalled and saddened' by shooting in Sydney

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Posted on December 14, 2025

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LONDON, Dec 14 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were "appalled and saddened" by the shooting targeting Jewish people at a Chanukah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach on

King Charles Expresses Sorrow Over Sydney Shooting Tragedy

LONDON, ‌Dec 14 (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles ‍said he ‌and Queen Camilla were "appalled and saddened" ⁠by the shooting ‌targeting Jewish people at a Chanukah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, ⁠which claimed the lives of at least 11 ​people and left dozens wounded.

Charles ‌is the head ⁠of state for Australia, although the role is largely ceremonial.

"My wife ​and I are appalled and saddened by the most dreadful antisemitic terrorist attack on Jewish people attending Chanukah ​celebration ‍at Bondi ​Beach," Charles said in a statement posted on X.

"Our hearts go out to everyone who has been affected so dreadfully, including the police officers who ⁠were injured while protecting members of their community. We ​commend the police, emergency services and members of the public whose heroic actions no doubt ‌prevented even greater horror and tragedy."

(Reporting by Suban Abdulla; Editing by Sharon Singleton)

Key Takeaways

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla are deeply saddened by the Sydney shooting.
  • The attack targeted Jewish people at a Chanukah celebration.
  • At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured.
  • Charles commended the police and emergency services.
  • The attack is described as an antisemitic terrorist act.

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