Prince William Kate Middleton Support Southport Victims Families with Friendship Bracelets

Prince William and Kate Middleton made an unannounced visit to Southport in September 2025 to support the families and communities affected by the July 2024 knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class that tragically killed three young girls: Bebe King, Elsie Dot Stancombe, and Alice da Silva Aguiar. During the visit, they toured the girls' schools and met with parents, including a private meeting with Elsie Dot Stancombe's family, and they also visited a newly opened playground built in memory of the victims, designed to offer comfort and healing. Kate wore a pink Burberry blouse and a bracelet gifted by Bebe's mother, Lauren King, bearing the name "Bebe's Hive," a grief support charity established in the child's honor, which both royals wore throughout the day as a heartfelt tribute. Prince William praised the community's resilience and unity in the face of tragedy, calling on students to honor the victims by being brave, joyful, and kind, while acknowledging the parents' grace and fortitude. The visit was noted as both emotional and comforting, emphasizing ongoing royal support for those affected and the importance of remembrance and healing in the community. The couple's visit also highlighted the broader community's response, including the lighting of regional landmarks in pink as a tribute to the victims shortly after the attack.