St Vincent volcano: La Soufriere eruption rains down ash

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The Duke of Edinburgh died aged 99 at Windsor Castle. On Wednesday, in her first message since announcing her husband’s death, the Queen responded to the recent volcano eruptions on St Vincent.

Over the past week, La Soufrière volcano has erupted multiple times causing devastation for local residents in St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The UN has warned that the eruptions are creating a humanitarian crisis as the volcano is displacing the island’s population.

Under local government orders, between 16,000 to 20,000 people have been evacuated.

Following a series of eruptions on St Vincent, the Queen sent a message of support to the Caribbean islands.

She said: “I have been saddened by the destruction and major disruption caused by volcanic eruptions in recent days, and my thoughts are with the many people and families who have been evacuated from their homes, and whose livelihoods have been affected.

“I send my thanks to the emergency services and all those involved in the relief effort.

“My prayers will remain with the people of St Vincent and the Grenadines at this very difficult time.”

The volcano has wreaked havoc on the islands with deserted streets covered in a thick layer of ash.

The Queen is monarch of St Vincent and the Grenadines which became a part of the Commonwealth in 1979.

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Before Wednesday, Her Majesty had not spoken publicly since the announcement of her husband’s death.

On the day of Prince Philip’s death, a statement was released on behalf of the Queen.

The Palace statement read: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

“His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.”

The Palace has since confirmed that the Duke’s funeral will take place on April 17 in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle.

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