Prince William and Kate Middleton send heartfelt message to families of Southport knife attack tragedy

ok.co.uk:

The Prince and Princess of Wales have reached out with a heartfelt message to those affected by the harrowing event in Southport which saw two children succumb to their injuries.

In the aftermath of a terrifying incident at a children's holiday club in Southport, which unfolded at 11.50am on Monday 29 July and resulted in a significant emergency services response including armed police, fire crews, and numerous ambulances, two children were tragically killed.

Six others suffered severe injuries; three others were less seriously hurt and two adults are also fighting for their lives.Taking to Twitter, William and Kate conveyed their deep sympathy: "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.

We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack." Sign up to OK's royal newsletter to get updates sent to your inbox for free Showing appreciation for the swift action of the first responders, they further remarked: "Thank you also to the emergency responders who, despite being met with the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most." Their compassionate comments come after King Charles III expressed his dismay, declaring on the Royal Family's digital channels: "We have been profoundly shocked to hear of the utterly horrific incident in Southport today", as reported by the Mirror.