King Charles has visited Southport to meet survivors of the stabbing attack

A royal visit was triggered on:- 20 August 2024, following the tragic stabbing attack, that happened on:- 29 July 2024, which resulted in 3 girls being killed, 10 others seriously injured, and many more traumatised by the shocking incident.

On the visit to the seaside town he first headed to Southport Town Hall to view bouquets of flowers and teddy bears, laid in tribute to:- Bebe King, 6, Elsie Dot Stancombe, 7, and Alice da Silva Aguiar, 9, who all died when a knifeman attacked a Taylor Swift themed dance class

He then went into the Town Hall to meet the families and survivors, before meeting outside members of the community who had helped throughout the last few weeks to had helped in some way.

The king then met the crowds who had gathered outside Southport Town Hall to see the Kinh.

He was then taken to meet frontline emergency staff and members of the community who had given help on the scene of this shocking incident, and also those who had to deal with the riot that followed.

This footage also has a short interview with Steven Philip Rotheram, the Mayor of the Liverpool City Region in connection to the visit.



These are more photographs taken outside Southport Town Hall of the King's visit.

Southport's MP Patrick Hurley said:- "I wish to thank His Majesty King Charles III for visiting Southport today. His visit brought much-needed support to our community during this incredibly difficult time following the horrific attack on 29 July 2024. Meeting with survivors, families of the victims and community members at Southport Town Hall, the King paid his respects and acknowledged the tragic loss of Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar. The King's visit is the next step in our town's healing process, and it's really positive to see. I was glad to welcome him to our town today and to see again the coming together of our town, which once again underscored the strength and unity of our community."

Commenting after the visit, on X (Formally Twitter) the Royal Family said:- "This afternoon, His Majesty met members of the Southport community outside the Town Hall and, in a private meeting, spent time with some of those who were present at the Hart Space Community Centre on 29th July, when the attack took place."

If you want to help with the long term process, please visit and donate to the Southport Hesketh Round Table's appeal. To make a donation please visit:- GoFund.Me/c33b2a44.