Prince William has arrived in London to spend time with Grenfell survivors, bereaved family members and local residents involved in organising and participating in football matches at Queen Park Rangers (QPR) such as Game 4 Grenfell and the recent Grenfell Memorial Cup. While speaking to those in attendance, William will discuss how the disaster has impacted them six years on. William will also discuss, and delve into, what the future holds for them.
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During the visit, the Prince will also sit down with community workers and youth workers, who are funded by the QPR in the Community Trust.
Those in attendance are present due to the work that they are carrying out in the local area to support those affected by the fire, This is through mentoring, mental health support, as well as personal development.
The horror blaze at Grenfell happened on June 14, 2017 and took 72 lives, shocking the nation.
It happened less than a mile from QPR’s Loftus Road ground in Shepherd’s Bush, West London.
The royal is also due to visit the QPR Football Stadium ahead of the anniversary.
Wiliam, who is president of the Football Association, will discuss how the club has provided invaluable support in the immediate aftermath – as well as in the six years since the disaster.
The Prince of Wales will hear from the CEO of the QPR in the Community Trust and legendary footballer Les Ferdinand.
William will discuss with Les how they helped build the Trust’s community response to the fire in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.
The now-Prince and Princess of Wales attended the memorial service to mark the five-year anniversary of the fire last year.
Shortly after the fire struck, the Prince also accompanied Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth to meet those affected by the fire in June 2017. In 2019, William and Kate met with survivors as part of the launch of the National Emergencies Trust.
Speaking on GB News, royal reporter Cameron Walker claimed that Prince William was “really affected” by the disaster.
He added: “At the foot of Grenfell, [William] also took part in a special DIY SOS episode, refurbishing a boxing club used by Glenfell Tower survivors.”. Following the show airing, William was hailed a “credit to the nation” for his participation in the show.
The New York Times have called the residential fire the deadliest one in Great Britain since World War II.
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