Prince William and Princess Kate paid a touching tribute to the victims of “terrible attack” at Heaton Park Synagogue.
On Thursday, October 2, the Prince and Princess of Wales released a joint statement via Instagram Stories to honour the victims and families of Manchester attack.
Their emotional statement read, “Our thoughts are with the victims and the families of the terrible attack at Heaton Park Synagogue. The fact that this tragedy occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, makes it all the more shocking.”
William and Kate further added, “We are thinking of the entire community as well as the emergency responders who attended this terrible incident,” before concluding the message with their initials “W & C.”
Two people were killed by stabbing during a deadly attack took place at the Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in Manchester on October 2.
Greater Manchester Police addressed the attack, noting that "three other members of the public remain in a serious condition.”
King Charles also sent condolences to the victims’ families in an official statement.
His Majesty stated that he and his wife were deeply shocked and saddened by the horrific attack in Manchester, particularly given its timing on a significant day for the Jewish community.
Following the attack on the synagogue, Prime Minister of the UK Sir, Keir Starmer, chaired an emergency COBRA.
