Prince William and Duchess Kate
Prince William and Duchess Kate attend memorial service
Duchess Kate and Prince William during a memorial service at the foot of Grenfell Tower.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate attended a memorial service for the victims of the Grenfell fire in London.
Prince William (39) and Duchess Kate (40) attended a memorial service for the victims of the fire in Grenfell Tower. There was a devastating fire in the London skyscraper five years ago on the night of June 14th. 72 people died at that time.
Private conversations with relatives and survivors
The participants in the memorial service at the foot of the ruins were silent for 72 seconds to remember the deceased, as reported by the British BBC. On the fifth anniversary of the disaster, William and Kate also spoke to survivors and families of the victims during a private meeting.
A service was also held in Westminster Abbey where the names of the deceased were read out. Among them were London Mayor Sadiq Khan (51) and then Prime Minister Theresa May (65).
In 2017, William had with Queen Elizabeth II (96) residents and helpers were also met shortly after the disaster. Her thoughts and prayers are with the many injured and with the families who have lost loved ones. the queen had announced at the time. Together with her husband, Prince Philip (1921-2021), who has since died, she thanked the fire brigade, other helpers and the volunteers for their efforts.
Many other British royals, including Prince Charles (73), Duchess Camilla (74) and Princess Anne (71), meanwhile, visited Ascot on Tuesday on behalf of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was not present on the first day of the famous Royal Ascot horse race.