Britain’s Prince William, Prince of Wales and Britain’s Catherine, Princess of Wales speak to members of the emergency services during a visit to Southport Community Centre in Southport, north west England. (IMAGE: AFP)
Kate Middleton and Prince William visited the knife attack victims in UK’s Southport.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, made an unexpected appearance alongside the Prince of Wales, Prince William, on a visit to Southport. They held a private meeting with the families of three kids who were killed in a knife attack in July in the UK’s Southport area. Kate Middleton’s Thursday visit to Southport was her first official public engagement since she finished her chemotherapy treatment.
UK broadcaster BBC said that Middleton decided to join husband William to show her ‘support, empathy and compassion to the local community’ and the royal couple spoke to emergency responders who were present at the scene of the knife attack in the town that lies northwest of England.
The visit to Southport was originally meant to be a discreet gathering, the broadcaster said and Kate Middleton was the surprise addition to the plan. They were expected to meet the parents of the three deceased children and the dance teacher who was present at the scene of the attack.
With her chemotherapy completed, Middleton is gradually easing back into her royal responsibilities. This visit, however, marks her most significant step back into public duties.
The royal couple took part in the visit to show the community that they were not forgotten.
On July 29, 2024, a brutal attack on a children’s dance group claimed the lives of three children and left ten others injured, including eight children. Axel Rudakubana, 17, was arrested at the scene and now faces multiple charges of murder and attempted murder.
The royal couple also took time to meet with emergency responders from the police and health services who were dispatched to the scene of the attack.
