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King Charles shares his ‘profound sadness’ over ‘shock’ death: ‘I had only very recently spoken to him’


King Charles has expressed his upset upon hearing the news about the death of New Zealand's Māori king, Kiingi Tuheitia.

Kiingi Tuheitia, who had just celebrated 18 years of his reign, died surrounded by his beloved family – his wife and three children. The passing of Kiingi Tuheitia marks not just the end of a reign but the loss of a cultural ambassador who loved and uplifted the Maori identity. A source alleged to The Sun on Sunday that this dismissal has fuelled rumours and speculation about the Prince’s potential departure from his home.

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