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Kate Middleton invites Taylor Swift’s attack families to caroling ceremony

Kate Middleton invites Taylor Swift’s attack families to caroling ceremony

Kate Middleton has invited survivors and families of the victims of a stabbing attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class to a Christmas carol ceremony. Getty Images

Kate Middleton is spreading Christmas cheer to families who need it most.

Princess of Wales invites survivors and relatives of victims Knife attack at Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, Englandto the upcoming hymn ceremony.

“The royal family has been a tremendous support to the families,” a royal source said He told the sun Friday. “The King (Charles III) met the survivors, then Kate took time to meet them privately with Prince William last month.”

“Kate took time out to meet Prince William privately last month,” a source said of the Prince and Princess of Wales spotted in Southport. POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Middleton “personally arranged” for families and survivors to be invited to the annual holiday event. Getty Images

The insider said Middleton, 42, has “personally ensured” that everyone affected by the tragic incident will be invited to “Together for Christmas” and that it “will mean more to her than ever.”

Speaking about the event, held at Westminster Abbey on December 6, the source added: “It promises to be an incredible, life-affirming night and there’s been a lot of organizing going on to get everything ready.”

Families and survivors will receive treatment in London for three days.

Middleton, who was seen meeting with first responders at the scene of the attack here in October, will host the ceremony on Dec. 6. Getty Images
“The families have met the king, met Taylor Swift and now this amazing concert, but it’s all still unbearably tainted by the trauma they’re dealing with,” the source said. Getty Images

Transport and accommodation are being covered by Southport Stronger Together, a charity set up to help those affected by the tragedy.

“The families met the king, I met Taylor Swift“And now this amazing gig – but they are all still excruciatingly affected by the trauma they are dealing with,” the source told the Sun.

“It was a terrible time for them, and none of the children or adults in that room will ever be the same again.”

Families and survivors will stay in London for three days, with accommodation and transportation provided by the Southport Stronger Together organisation. Getty Images
Middleton, seen here with William in October, made this move after three little girls were killed in the July attack. POOL/AFP via Getty Images

Three young girls died and 10 people were injured in the attack carried out during the “Taylor Swift Yoga and Dance Workshop” held on July 29 in Southport, which is about four hours away from London.

18-year-old Axel Rudakubana was arrested and charged with three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder. Its cause is unknown.

Swift, 34, said: “The horror of yesterday’s attack in Southport constantly washes over me and I am in complete shock.” she wrote on her Instagram Story. one day after the horror was revealed.

10 people were injured in the knife attack. Getty Images
“Together in Christmas” will take place at Westminster Abbey in London. Getty Images

“The loss of life and innocence and the terrible trauma inflicted on everyone present, the families and first responders,” he continued. “These were little kids in dance class.”

The “Cruel Summer” singer met with families and survivors of the attack at her London Eras Tour show in August. He also raised more than $25,000 for them.

Charles, 76, also condemned the attack, meeting with survivors in Southport and writing in a statement at the time that he was “deeply shocked to hear of the absolutely horrific incident”.