KATE and Wills are in Southport today in a show of support after the brutal murders of three girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
The Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing their promise to stand by the community in the seaside town after first visiting last October.
Kate and Wills first visited Southport last October[/caption]
Alice Dasilva Aguiar, nine, was left dead following the rampage[/caption]
Bebe King, six, was among the youngsters stabbed to death[/caption]
Elsie Dot, seven, was also stabbed to death at the dance class[/caption]
Their visit comes as an inquiry remains ongoing into the deaths of Alice Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Stancombe, seven, who were horrifically killed at the class last July.
They first visited last October and spent time with bereaved families and the dance teacher who was present, before meeting 999 heroes.
In a statement after their visit, they said: “We continue to stand with everyone in Southport.
“Meeting the community 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.”
Kate also invited child survivors of the horror to her Christmas carol concert after meeting them in private.
Crazed terrorist Axel Rudakubana was jailed for life with a minimum of 52 years behind bars following the horrific triple murder.
In July, a public inquiry into whether murderer Rudakubana could have been stopped was opened at Liverpool Town Hall.
Retired senior judge Sir Adrian Fulford labelled his actions as “almost unimaginable but nonetheless mercilessly calculated”.
Opening the inquiry, Sir Adrian said: “The perpetrator is responsible for one of the most egregious crimes in our country’s history.
“However hard we try, ordinary language simply fails to reflect the enormity of what he did on 29 July last year.
“None of the most powerful adjectives even begin to suffice. There are no words that adequately describe what occurred.
“Instead, I simply observe that his crimes impose the heaviest of burdens…
“…to investigate speedily but comprehensively how it was possible for AR to have caused such devastation.”
Following the horror, it emerged the killer had a “sickening interest in death” and had made prior chilling searches for school massacres.
His morbid fascination saw him flagged three times to anti-terror programme Prevent but no further action was taken.
As a result, the killer was free to storm the Hart Space community centre and begin senselessly knifing terrified children and adults.
A rapid review into his contact with Prevent found his case should have been kept open.
It also concluded Rudakubana should have been referred to Channel, another anti-terror scheme.
After the shocking knife attacks, Kate and Wills wrote: “As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through.
“We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack.”
The killer pleaded guilty to three counts of murder and ten of attempted murder.
He also admitted two terror offences after police found ricin and an Al-Qaeda manual at his home.
Liverpool Crown Court heard details of the children’s injuries that were so horrific, their parents asked the media not to repeat them.
Sentencing, Mr Justice Goose said would have killed all 26 children in the community space if he could have done.
He also said it was highly unlikely that Rudakubana will ever be released.
The court was also told after killing the girls, the monster told police “It’s a good thing those children are dead… I’m so glad… so happy”.
As he was held in a custody suite following the rampage, the teen continued: “I don’t care, I’m feeling neutral.
“Literally, such a good thing those kids are dead, 6 years old… So happy, 6 years old. It’s a good thing they are dead, yeah.”
A public inquiry was launched to determine whether Rudakubana could have been stopped[/caption]
Hundreds of tributes were left for the girls in the wake of the horrific attacks[/caption]
The shameless triple killer caused further anguish for the victims’ families with his courtroom stunts.
He had refused to speak during his previous hearings and was removed from the dock shortly after the sentencing began.
He started shouting that he was “ill” and needed a paramedic.
As he left, one family member shouted “coward” as others shook their heads.
He was then removed for a second time after lunch when he made another vile outburst.
Yesterday, the inquiry heard a heroic cop stopped for a mere six seconds before charging in to the scene to confront Rudakubana.
Sergeant Greg Gillespie was only armed with his baton when he rushed in to face down the killer.
It took Gillespie ten minutes to arrive on scene but just six seconds to jump into action.
Only armed with his baton, the brave Sergeant didn’t hesitate.
Grandad John Hayes also described the moment he “grappled” with the monster in scenes similar to a “horror movie”.
He told the inquiry how he was at work when he heard a “commotion” coming from the dance class last summer.
John told a public inquiry he ran in to the community centre and was immediately confronted by the triple killer.
He added: “My initial feeling was one of terror, seeing a man wielding a bloody knife.
“That quickly turned to horror as I witnessed critically injured children and began to realise what was happening.
“I grappled with the attacker and fell to the floor.”
Last week, the Prince and Princess of Wales played a major role as Britain hosted Donald Trump for his historic second State Visit.
The US President heaped praise on the Royal couple during a lavish state banquet at Windsor Castle.
He hailed “radiant” and “healthy” Kate as she stunned in a champagne gold Chantilly lace evening coat over a silk crepe gown.
Mr Trump said he and wife Melania were “delighted to see Princess Catherine, so radiant, so healthy, so beautiful”.
Meanwhile, fawning over Wills, he added: “His Majesty has also raised a remarkable son in His Royal Highness, the Prince of Wales.”
The following day, Kate joined First Lady Melania as they got stuck in during a visit with the Scouts.
The pair swapped banquets for badges as they enjoying some outdoor bonding time at Frogmore Gardens in Windsor, Berkshire.
In what could have be seen as a subtle dig at Meghan, each Scout received homemade honey from Kate and Melania.
The youngsters were given granola with honey made by The Princess of Wales herself from the Wales family’s hives at Anmer Hall.
And the First Lady also presented a jar of White House honey to each of the children as a momento for the day.
One of Meg’s “signature” products in her As Ever range is a limited-edition jar of honey for £22.
In the first episode of With Love, Meghan, titled ‘Hello Honey!’, she talks about her love for honey and bees as she makes a guest basket.
Meanwhile, Mr Trump bid a formal goodbye to the royals and arrived at the Prime Minister’s country estate to rub shoulders with the PM.
Trump shook the King’s hand on the stone steps of Windsor Castle and told the press he is a “great gentleman and a great king”.
They spoke at length with victims of the horrific attacks[/caption]
