Archive · 23 Sep 2025
William and Kate Visit Southport to Honor Murdered Girls
Prince William and Kate went to Southport to show support after three young girls were killed in a knife attack.
The royals spoke to the parents of the victims, as well as teachers and pupils.
They saw a new playground built in memory of the girls.
William said the victims would never be forgotten.
The community experienced unrest after the attack, with misinformation and clashes.
A public inquiry is looking into why the teenage killer's history with public bodies did not prevent the attack.
Prince William and Kate visited Southport on Tuesday.
They offered support to the community after a knife attack last year.
The royal couple spoke to the victims' families and students.
A public inquiry is examining the killer's prior interactions.
The visit was their second to the town in a year.
- Who
- Prince William and Kate
- What
- Visited Southport and met with families and students.
- When
- Tuesday
- Where
- Southport, England
- Why
- To offer support to the community following a knife attack.
- Event
- Royal visit to Southport
- Location
- Southport, England
- Purpose
- Show support after a knife attack
- Victims
- Three girls: Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, Alice da Silva Aguiar
- Incident
- Knife attack at Taylor Swift-themed dance event
- Injured
- 10 other children
- Inquiry
- Public inquiry underway regarding the killer's past