Prince William consoles London attack survivors during memorial service

Prince William honoured the victims and survivors of one of Britain’s darkest days this week, marking 20 years since the 7/7 London bombings.

On Monday, the Prince of Wales joined around 500 guests at Hyde Park’s 7 July Memorial Gardens, where a service was held to remember the 52 lives lost in the 2005 terror attacks.

Wearing a black suit and tie, the future king arrived just after 3pm and spent time speaking with survivor Thelma Stober and Gerald Oppenheim, chairman of the London Bombing Relief Charitable Fund, before the ceremony began.

The service honoured victims of the coordinated suicide bombings on three London Underground trains and a bus, which remain the deadliest terror attacks in the UK to date.

Names of the victims were read aloud, followed by a minute’s silence.

The gathering also paid tribute to two survivors who passed away last month — Raymond Whitehearst, the train driver at Edgware Road, and Dr Gerardine Quaghebeur, who was injured in the Aldgate blast but still helped fellow passengers.

Following the service, Prince William attended a private reception with survivors and bereaved families.

King Charles marked the day in a separate statement, offering “heartfelt thoughts and special prayers” and praising the “spirit of unity” that has helped the country heal.

Earlier in the day, Prince Edward and Sophie joined Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a separate memorial held at St Paul’s Cathedral.