King Charles shared a poignant update on his health as he met with locals in Southport who were affected by last month’s tragic knife attack.
The monarch has been undergoing treatment for cancer after announcing his diagnosis in February.
He travelled to the Merseyside town to offer his personal condolences and support to a community still reeling from the horrific event.
Hundreds of people gathered outside the town hall to catch a glimpse of the monarch.
King Charles has shared a poignant update on his health as he met with locals in Southport who were affected by last month’s tragic knife attack
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Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, died following the attack which triggered subsequent rioting across the country.
As the King arrived yesterday, crowds erupted into applause and cheers, with some shouting, "God save the King."
Among attendees was self-proclaimed "big Royalist" Linsey Hislop, who managed to speak to His Majesty.
Concerned about his well-being amid his ongoing cancer treatment, she asked him how he was feeling.
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He travelled to the Merseyside town to offer his personal condolences and support to a community still reeling from the horrific event
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According to The Mirror, the King simply replied: "I'm not too bad."
Speaking to the media afterwards, Hilsop shared her appreciation for the King’s visit and explained that her son - who is a police officer - had been on duty during recent riots, making the Charles's visit even more meaningful to her and her family.
Many members of the crowd were visibly moved to tears as they watched the King pause to reflect on the sea of floral tributes, teddy bears, and balloons that had been laid in memory of the young victims.
Acknowledging the outpouring of grief and solidarity, the royal told the crowd: "Look at all the flowers!"
Many members of the crowd were visibly moved to tears as they watched the King pause to reflect on the sea of floral tributes, teddy bears, and balloons that had been laid in memory of the young victims
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While speaking to members of the public, he also expressed concern for the crowd as he told locals that he hoped they hadn’t been waiting too long to see him.
The King then met some of the survivors of the attack and their families, as well as the family liaison officers.
At Southport Community Fire Station, he met with representatives from Merseyside’s emergency services and local community groups, offering his gratitude for their bravery and ongoing service to the local community.
After spending the afternoon in Southport, he returned to Balmoral Castle in Scotland as part of his summer break.
