Own Correspondent|The monarch offered “thoughts and prayers” to the presidents of Malawi, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe, and made a private donation to the relief efforts.

Cyclone Idai hit Southern Africa last week, devastating millions in the region. The storm was called “one of the worst weather-related disasters in the Southern Hemisphere” by a spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organization, per Sky News. Efforts to mitigate the humanitarian crisis are ongoing.

In response, Queen Elizabeth has sent messages to Malawi’s President Mutharika, Mozambique’s President Nyusi, and Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa, assuring them that her and Prince Philip’s “thoughts and prayers” are with them and their people. The Queen has also made a private donation to the Disaster Emergency Committee’s appeal for funds, which will go directly to Cyclone Idai aid. (The U.K. government is matching donations “pound for pound” up to £2 million, and accepting them here.)

Read the Queen’s messages in full below.

Message to President Mutharika of Malawi

Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of life and widespread destruction caused by flooding and cyclonic winds in Malawi last week.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victims, and to all those who have lost their homes and livelihoods.

Elizabeth R

Message to President Nyusi of Mozambique

Prince Philip and I were deeply saddened to learn of the devastation and loss of life caused by Tropical Cyclone Idai in Mozambique.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones and those who are in urgent need of food, water, medical care and shelter.

Elizabeth R

Message to President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe

Prince Philip and I offer our deepest sympathies to the people of Zimbabwe, who have been so severely impacted by Cyclone Idai.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who have lost loved ones, livelihoods, and those too who are in urgent need.

Elizabeth R