A Gesture of Unity and Compassion

William and Catherine received their bracelets during an emotional private meeting with families and staff at Churchtown Primary School, where both Bebe and Alice had once been pupils. Bebe’s mother, Lauren King, who founded Bebe’s Hive, later said: “It meant everything. It was really special.”

The couple kept the bracelets on throughout their engagements, including the opening of a new playground built on school grounds in honor of Bebe and Alice. The space was envisioned as a joyful refuge, a symbol of resilience and remembrance. At Farnborough Road Infant and Junior School, where Elsie had been a student, the royals also met privately with her parents.

Healing Through Legacy

Lauren King’s grief project, Bebe’s Hive, describes itself as a creative, grief-informed space for children and families, offering art, music, storytelling, and play to process loss. “Born from loss. Rooted in love. Guided by Bebe,” its mission statement reads.

This visit was William and Catherine’s second to Southport since the tragedy. Their first, in October 2024, came just weeks after the attack and was marked by another display of unity, when the couple appeared in matching burgundy outfits.

This time, their matching bracelets spoke louder than words — a reminder that even in the aftermath of devastating violence, compassion and remembrance can offer a path toward healing.