King Charles III to visit Southport three weeks after knife attack

King Charles III will on Tuesday visit Southport in northwest England, Buckingham Palace announced, three weeks after a knife attack which killed three young girls sparked nationwide riots.

"His Majesty The King will travel to Southport to express his continued support for those affected by the 29th July attack and the riot which followed in the town and to thank frontline emergency staff for their ongoing work serving local people," the palace said in a statement.

AFP