Prince and Princess of Wales honour their Southport promise after tragedy
Kensington Palace has confirmed that the Prince and Princess of Wales will return to Southport, fulfilling their promise to the community still reeling from a heartbreaking tragedy.
The visit comes more than a year after the murder of three young girls at a Taylor Swift–themed class in July 2024, an event that left Merseyside shaken and the wider public in mourning. William and Catherine first travelled to the town in October 2025, marking the Princess’s first public appearance since completing preventative chemotherapy.
At the time, the couple released a heartfelt message: “We continue to stand with everyone in Southport. Meeting the community today has been a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting one another in the wake of unimaginable tragedy. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. W & C.”
Their return today highlights their ongoing commitment to the families and the wider community. The timing also places them in the public eye once more, just as reports of Sarah Ferguson’s alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein add fresh strain to the royal household. With speculation about King Charles’s health growing, the Waleses’ steady presence has taken on new significance.
