Emotions ran high when Kate Middleton and Prince William made an unexpected stop at a local school hit hard by tragedy. Back in July 2024 three young girls lost their lives in a stabbing attack by a migrant leaving the community reeling. Now royal couple returned to offer support and connect with students still healing.
Dressed simply yet elegantly Kate chose a gray coat with straight lines paired with wide trousers in the same shade. Underneath, she sported a pink blouse featuring a bold bow at the neckline. Amid recent whispers about her hair – sparked by that wig controversy – she kept things low-key, opting out of elaborate styles to sidestep any talk of extensions linked to her health struggles.
William stuck to his usual sharp look: black suit, tie, and light shirt, as captured by ITV coverage.
School staff kept the visit under wraps until moments before arrival, catching everyone off guard. “We were shocked!” exclaimed 10-year-old Ellis Painter, eyes wide with excitement. She added, “I thought, ‘Are we going to be able to talk to the prince?'”
Classmate Zaina Thompson shared similar feelings, noting how nerves buzzed through the group. “We chatted about favorite lessons,” she recalled with a smile.
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This marks their second time in Southport. Late last year, Kate and William met grieving families – her first outing after wrapping up chemotherapy. Their presence brought a touch of warmth amid ongoing recovery efforts.
