King Charles makes sweet promise to fan in poignant show of support for Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte

King Charles in Southport

King Charles made a kind-hearted vow to fans in Southport to pass on a special gift to Princess Kate and her daughter Princess Charlotte

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Georgina Cutler

By Georgina Cutler


Published: 21/08/2024

- 09:43

Updated: 21/08/2024

- 10:58

Fans in Southport clapped and cheered as King Charles greeted crowds on Tuesday

King Charles made a kind-hearted vow to a fan in Southport to pass on a special gift to Princess Kate and her daughter Princess Charlotte.

A well-wisher asked the King to give the present to the royals while his visited the town to pay tribute to those affected by a mass stabbing last month.


His Majesty met children who survived the horrific stabbing which took place at a Taylor Swift themed dance class on July 29.

Bebe King, six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and nine-year-old Alice da Silva Aguiar were tragically stabbed to death while ten others were left injured.

King Charles in SouthportKing Charles made a kind-hearted vow to fans in Southport to pass on a special gift to Princess Kate and her daughter Princess CharlottePA

The monarch travelled to the Merseyside town yesterday and was spotted reading tributes outside the town hall before he greeted members of the public.

One woman, named June, handed the sovereign some pink crocheted hearts and asked him to "give them to Kate and Charlotte".

"I will," he promised.

Charles also received a gift from eight-year-old Max who had made a small red silk heart.

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One woman, named June, handed the sovereign some pink crocheted hearts and asked him to 'give them to Kate and Charlotte'

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The 75-year-old gently pated the boy's head and thanked him.

Fans in Southport clapped and cheered as Charles made his way around the crowds.

Many locals thanked him for visiting before he held a private meeting with some of those affected including some of the surviving children.

The King also signed a book of condolence which was launched shortly after the horrific attack.

King Charles in SouthportKing Charles has arrived in Southport ahead of his meeting with the survivors of a mass stabbing last monthGetty

Later in the afternoon, he was introduced to local volunteers and business owners who have supported the community following the knife attack and subsequent riots.

Brother and sister duo Jenna and Anthony Johnson, who run Treviso Ice Cream, met the King and were praised for giving out free ice creams to residents living in the Sussex Road area near the mosque that was targeted in the riots.

"It was nice for the children whose homes had been destroyed and they didn’t know why," Anthony told The Sun.

"It brought people out to chat together, creating a space where there was no fear. One little girl said she hadn’t left her house but came out to get an ice cream."

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