Prince William It is Kate Middleton shared heartfelt condolences in a public statement on Monday in response to a horrific knife attack in Southport, England.
“As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through,” the Prince and Princess of Wales shared in a message posted to social media on Monday afternoon. “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to everyone involved in this horrific and heinous attack.”
“We also thank the first responders who, despite encountering the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when their community needed them most,” concluded William and Kate, who have three children: Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.
Two children were murdered and several others injured in a devastating attack that took place during a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class in Southport on Monday morning.
A 17-year-old man has reportedly been arrested in connection with the knife attack. He has been taken into police custody on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, BBC News reports.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla also addressed the violent events in a public statement, sharing: “My wife and I were deeply shocked to hear about the absolutely horrific incident.”
“We send our most sincere condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives so tragically, and to everyone affected by this truly horrific attack,” Charles concluded.
The event was advertised as being specifically for children aged 6 to 11. Details about the children who were victims of the attack and the identity of the attacker were not released due to their ages.
The police said BBC News that the motive for the attack is “unclear,” but they are not treating it as a terrorism-related incident.
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