Prince William and Kate Middleton Release Statement After ‘Heinous’ Southport Knife Attack [Video]

“As parents, we cannot begin to imagine what the families, friends and loved ones of those killed and injured in Southport today are going through,” the Prince and Princess of Wales shared in a message posted to social media Monday afternoon. “We send our love, thoughts and prayers to all those involved in this horrid and heinous attack.”

“Thank you also to the emergency responders who, despite being met with the most horrific scenes, demonstrated compassion and professionalism when your community needed you most,” concluded William and Kate, who share three children — Prince George, 11, Princess Charlotte, 9, and Prince Louis, 6.