In the wake of the tragic incident during Liverpool FC's Premier League victory parade on Monday, May 26,Prince William and Kate Middleton have issued a message to those affected.
The unfortunate occurrence-in which a vehicle drove into a crowd on Water Street injuring 47 people, including four children-left two individuals sustaining serious injuries and more than two dozen people seeking treatment in hospitals, officials in England stated, according to The New York Times.
In response, the Prince and Princess of Wales penned a heartfelt note via social media. "We are deeply saddened by the scenes in Liverpool yesterday. What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy. Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first responders and emergency services on the ground," the X (formerly Twitter) post read, before the couple signed off, "W & C."
We are deeply saddened by the scenes in Liverpool yesterday. What should have been a joyful celebration ended with tragedy.
Our thoughts are with those who were injured and to the first responders and emergency services on the ground. W & C
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) May 27, 2025
On Instagram, an official statement from King Charles was shared via the account of the royal family. "My wife and I were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the terrible events that took place in Liverpool on Monday. It is truly devastating to see that what should have been a joyous celebration for so many could end in such distressing circumstances," it read.
The note continued: "At this heartbreaking time for the people of Liverpool, I know that the strength of community spirit for which your city is renowned will be a comfort and support to those in need. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with all those who have been affected, and my special gratitude goes out to the first responders, emergency services personnel and other individuals who rushed to the aid of the injured."
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This is not the first time Prince William and Princess Kate have spoken out amid tragedy, as the couple has previously demonstrated their solidarity with victims of horrendous events on multiple occasions. After the Southport stabbings in July 2024, they met with affected families and emergency responders and made donations to support recovery efforts.
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This story was originally published May 27, 2025 at 11:24 AM.