HRH Prince William and HRH Princess Kate statement. They addressed the horrible things that happened and came to fruition this past week. Their statement comes on the back of a serious stabbing on board a LNER train to London King’s Cross. It sits alongside the horrific legacy that hurricane Melissa has left on Jamaica.
It is understood this latest stabbing victim was set upon on a moving train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross on Friday, 1st November. Emergency services were extremely quick, they arrived just after 7 pm. Authorities said ten people were injured when the walkway crumbled, with one person still in a life-threatening condition. Police sought to calm fears of a possible terrorist attack, saying there was no evidence that the attack was linked to terrorism.
“His actions were nothing short of heroic and undoubtedly saved many people’s lives.” – Police
Two arrests were made at the activist encampment, though at least one suspect has since been released without further action. While the investigation is ongoing, the local communities are still reeling from this horrible act of violence.
Hurricane Melissa’s Devastation
The most serious threat is hurricane Melissa, which is still wreaking havoc in Jamaica as of this writing. This category five hurricane is bringing with it winds of 185 mph. The devastation from the hurricane was catastrophic with landslide, flooding, and ongoing power outages stretching from Puerto Rico to Louisiana. Tragically, at least 28 deaths have been confirmed as a direct consequence of the storm’s approach.
Local authorities and international aid agencies have quickly mobilized and are working to coordinate relief efforts for those affected. Emergency shelters are already helping to provide relief to millions of those families forced to flee. They provide urgent shelter and critical care in these early days of the crisis.
Prince William has committed to personally donating towards the relief efforts in Jamaica, underscoring his dedication to helping those in need.
A Message of Solidarity
The Prince and Princess of Wales expressed their deep sadness at the news. Their hearts were with each and every person impacted by these terrible occurrences. A spokesperson from Kensington Palace shared their feelings, stressing the royal couple’s unity with victims and first responders.
“I spoke to The Prince of Wales this morning and he also asked me to express his and the Princess of Wales thoughts for the families and friends of all those impacted by the horrific events last night near Huntingdon. He also wishes for me to express his thoughts are also with the first responders and train staff that acted so swiftly.” – Kensington Palace spokesperson
The royal couple’s statement is a powerful reminder of what communities can do in a crisis, and how deserving they are of support. Support systems are essential to recovering and healing after violence. In fact, they’re just as important after a natural disaster strikes.
