King Charles appeared moved today as he inspected floral tributes to the victims of the Southport stabbing attack, which claimed the lives of three girls. His Majesty is in the town speaking to the young survivors who were caught up in the mayhem.
The King received a warm welcome in Southport as he arrived to meet survivors of the attack in which three young girls were killed.
The King affectionately patted one young girl on the shoulder as he shook hands with many of the hundreds gathered to see him. He added: 'We send our most heartfelt condolences, prayers and deepest sympathies to the families and loved ones of those who have so tragically lost their lives, and to all those affected by this truly appalling attack.'
King Charles appeared moved when he saw the scale of the tributes left for those killed in the attackMrs Hislop, a foster carer, said she was a 'big Royalist' and wanted to come out to show her support. Pink ribbons adorned lampposts and flower beds were filled with paper windmills in tribute to the victims of the tragedy.
Charles, 75, who is still undergoing cancer treatment, is understood to have flown down from Scotland where he is spending the summer for today's event. His Majesty arrived earlier on Tuesday to meet with the survivors and families of the victims of the tragic attack. King Charles is pictured arriving in SouthportCharles is seen surrounded by locals during his visit to Southport on Tuesday
More than 50 police officers were injured as up to 1,000 people gathered outside a mosque after misinformation was spread online over the identity of the suspect in the killings.
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