William and Kate show support for families of Southport victims on school visits
The touching tribute made by William and Kate to Southport victims
- The Prince and Princess of Wales visited two schools in Southport affected by a knife attack last year, which tragically killed three young girls.
- They met privately with Jenni and David Stancombe, the parents of seven-year-old victim Elsie Dot Stancombe, who attended Farnborough Road Infant and Junior School.
- At Churchtown Primary School, attended by victims Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King, the royal couple were shown around a new playground built in their memory.
- Prince William delivered a speech to the pupils, highlighting the community's resilience and remembrance, stating that "love will always overcome tragedy".
- This visit marks the royal couple's second trip to Southport since the July 2024 attack, which also injured eight other children and two adults.