The princess is making an uncommon public appearance; this is her first community engagement since the end of the previous year and her first since her cancer diagnosis was revealed.
Prince William’s trip to Southport was disclosed on Wednesday, but Kate’s decision to accompany her husband was revealed shortly before he arrived on Thursday.
They had a private meeting with the families of Bebe King, age six, Elsie Dot Stancombe, age seven, and Alice Dasilva Aguiar, age nine, who perished in the July attack at The Hart Space community center.
At the time of the attack, a Taylor Swift yoga and dance class was being held for elementary school students in Years 2 through 6. Two adults and eight additional youngsters were hurt as well.
The dance instructor who was in charge of the class was also introduced to the royal couple.
As part of their continued support for the families, the town, and the first responders who responded to the site and the ensuing rioting, it is understood that William and Kate wished to visit now.
