Prince William and Princess Kate sent a message of compassion when they visited Southport to support the victims of a tragic attack. On September 23, they made their way to the small town near Liverpool without prior notice to support the families of the children affected. The visit was to the schools of the three young victims who died in a knife attack during a dance class in July 2024. The heartbreaking act shook the community to the core.
A symbol of hope
During their stay, William and Kate met the families of the victims and received a special memento from Lauren King, the mother of the late Bebe King. The pair wore friendship bracelets throughout the day inscribed with Bebe's Hive, a children's bereavement support charity set up in Bebe's honor. "It meant everything" Lauren King told 'GB News'. "It was really something special."
A gesture of support
The royal visitors also attended the opening of a new playground dedicated to girls at Churchtown Primary School. Prince William spoke to the families and pupils on site: "This playground is a symbol of how the community have come together to create such a positive space for the pupils of this school - a symbol of remembrance and resilience, a testament that love will always overcome tragedy."
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Support for families
William also addressed the parents of the victims directly: "You are parents united in grief. You have faced such horror - but from that you move forward with grace and fortitude, creating the most remarkable legacies for your girls. We will always be here to support you."
These words bear witness to the deep sympathy of the royals and their willingness to support the families in their grief.
