The Prince and Princess of Wales have returned to Southport to show their support for the families and community affected by last summer’s knife attack murders.<\/p>\n
Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town.<\/p>\n
Eight other children and two adults were also injured in the attack on 29 July 2024.<\/p>\n
William and Kate visited schools and met relatives of the victims as part of their visit<\/a> earlier, and also went to a special commemorative playground<\/a> in the town’s Churchtown Primary school.<\/p>\n Their previous trip to Merseyside last year was the couple’s first joint official outing since the princess completed a course of chemotherapy.<\/p>\n Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds<\/a> and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, external<\/a>, X, external<\/a>, and Instagram, external<\/a>. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.<\/p>\n