Kate Middleton and Prince William visit Taylor Swift-themed class attack site in rare outing after chemo

Prince William and Kate Middleton met various officials, including fire, ambulance, air ambulance, and police services at Southport Community Centre
UPDATED OCT 11, 2024
Prince William and Kate Middleton met with the families of Southport attack victims (Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton met with the families of Southport attack victims (Getty Images)

SOUTHPORT, UNITED KINGDOM: Kate Middleton and Prince William made a surprise visit to Southport, the region that witnessed the brutal murder of three children.

On July 29, a mass stabbing took place at a Taylor Swift-themed yoga and dance class. The Prince and Princess of Wales both decided to visit the town in England on Thursday, October 10.

Caption: SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Catherine, Princess of Wales speaks with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on October 10, 2024 in Southport, England. Earlier this year, Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7) and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) died after a mass stabbing at a children's Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 in the Merseyside town of Southport.(Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Kate Middleton recently finished her chemotherapy (Getty Images)

Kate Middleton returns to work as she visits Southport

This was also Kate Middleton’s first public engagement after completing her chemotherapy treatment, almost six months after announcing her diagnosis.

Prince William and Kate Middleton also met various officials, including fire, ambulance, air ambulance, and police services at the Southport Community Centre. They heard about their experiences in responding to the tragic attack.

They also talked about its impact on their mental health. Interestingly, October 10 is also celebrated as World Mental Health Day and the royals met with mental health professionals, who have been assisting the first responders since the incident, according to People

Caption: SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 10: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales speak with members of the Emergency Services during a visit to Southport Community Centre on October 10, 2024 in Southport, England. Earlier this year, Bebe King (6), Elsie Dot Stancombe (7) and Alice da Silva Aguiar (9) died after a mass stabbing at a children's Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 in the Merseyside town of Southport.(Photo by Danny Lawson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)
Prince William and Kate Middleton met various departments who worked in Southport stabbing attack (Getty Images)

Netizens react to Kate Middleton's first public visit after chemotherapy

Internet shared their honest take on Kate Middleton's visit as several people praised her for taking out time amid a health battle.

A person wrote on X, "The Peoples Princess." 

"She strikes me as someone with a genuine heart and consideration for others. I do believe she’ll be as equally horrified at what happened, and not just there for the cameras," another person added. 

An individual praised, "A moment of resilience and hope. Nothing heals better than community. Thoughts and prayers with Southport and all who suffered."

"It's great to see her & what an important first engagement. Also, stand by for Harkle to compete---probably go to Uvale again. Still, not a peep from the Harkles for the thousands of victims of hurricane Helene--people are still w/o power, food, & water," one shared.

Another wrote, "God Bless her . She is lovely & kind . Her heart is always with empathy for others . We love you Catherine & William."

One joked, "She'd better be careful,Herr Starmer might send her down for three years!"

"This is what Royalty looks like. It’s not celebrity or running up and down a red carpet. It’s about others and it’s about dressing appropriately. The Princess of Wales is elegant, beautiful and represents the best qualities of Britain," another chimed.



 



 



 



 



 



 



 

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