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United News of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- United News of India
King Charles pays tribute to victims on 20th anniversary of 7/7 bombings
London, July 7 (UNI) In a deeply moving statement commemorating the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings, King Charles III paid tribute to the victims and first responders of the 2005 terrorist attacks while calling on Britons to uphold unity and resilience in the face of hatred. To monarch's tribute, the United Kingdom paused to remember the coordinated suicide bombings that targeted London's public transport network, claiming the lives of 52 civilians and injuring nearly 800 others. 'Today, as we mark twenty years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible Summer's day,' King Charles said in his statement, noting the importance of "unity' and "standing firm against those who would seek to divide us', reports PEOPLE. He continued, 'We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil - and the enduring grief of their loved ones.' The King acknowledged not only the fatalities but also the lasting impact on survivors who continue to carry both visible and invisible wounds from that day. 'We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass,' he said. The monarch paid tribute to the acts of heroism that emerged amid the horror. 'The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst,' he continued. 'It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal,' the King said. 'As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us.' A photograph released alongside the statement showed the King in quiet contemplation at the July 7 Memorial in London's Hyde Park, a site etched with the names of those who perished. "While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination," the statement included. A national memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Cathedral in London today. The King's brother Prince Edward and his wife Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, will attend the service on his behalf. UNI NST SS
South Wales Argus
3 days ago
- Politics
- South Wales Argus
King Charles sends unity message on 7/7 attacks anniversary
The head of state said comfort can be taken from the 'spirit of unity' across the UK, which has allowed the nation to heal. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also said that 'those who tried to divide us failed," adding: 'We stood together then, and we stand together now'. King Charles issues message of national unity for 7/7 attacks anniversary The King has called on the country to continue its spirit of unity (Image: PA/Aaron Chown) The King said: 'Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. 'We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil – and the enduring grief of their loved ones. 'We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. 'In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day. 'The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers, and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst.' Other members of the Royal Family are taking part in memorials today, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who will appear at the National Service of Commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral from 11.30am on Monday. Sir Keir Starmer said that 'those who tried to divide us failed' (Image: PA) The King also stressed the importance of communities coming together in times of adversity. He said: 'While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination. 'It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal. 'As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us.' The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are to attend a memorial today (Image: PA) What were the 7/7 attacks in London? The 7/7 attacks were a series of attacks across London's transport network on July 7, 2005. The attacks saw bombs detonated on three underground trains and a double-decker bus. This caused severe casualties during rush hour, seeing 52 people killed and more than 700 injured. These were carried out by Islamist terrorists using improvised explosive devices made from concentrated hydrogen peroxide and pepper, packed into backpacks.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Royal Family lead nation in remembering those who lost their lives in 7/7 terror attack 20 years ago
A touching memorial is taking place at St Paul's Cathedral in London to remember the 52 victims NEVER FORGOTTEN Royal Family lead nation in remembering those who lost their lives in 7/7 terror attack 20 years ago THE Royal Family have lead commemorations to victims of the 7/7 bombings, 20 years on from the shocking terror attack. Royals have joined senior figures and survivors of the brutal bombings at a memorial service at St Paul's Cathedral in London today as they remember those who lost their lives. Advertisement 7 Prince Edward, Duke of Edinburgh, has arrived at the ceremony at St Paul's Cathedral on behalf of the King Credit: Reuters 7 Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer arriving at the memorial this morning Credit: Getty 7 Former PM Theresa May is also in attendance Credit: Getty 7 King Charles has called on the nation to remember the 'extraordinary courage and compassion' in the face of the attacks Credit: Splash 52 people were killed, and more than 770 were injured, when four suicide bombers detonated explosives across three Tube trains and on one bus during rush hour in central London on July 7, 2005. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh - attending on behalf of the King - have been spotted at the National Service of Commemoration in the capital this morning. Other royals, including Prince William, are expected to join the touching service, dedicated to the 52 innocent victims of what were Britain's first suicide bombings. The King, today, called on the nation to remember the "extraordinary courage and compassion" in the face of the attacks. Advertisement He said: "Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. "We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil - and the enduring grief of their loved ones. "We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. "In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day. Advertisement "The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers, and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst." King Charles has also called on the country to reaffirm its commitment to "building a society of all faiths and backgrounds, standing against those who seek to divide us". Inside 7/7 The story behind Britain's worst ever terror attack He also stressed the importance of communities coming together in times of difficulty. The monarch added: "While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination. Advertisement "It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal. "As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us." Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer echoed Charles' remarks, focusing on the sense of community against division. He said: "Today, the whole country will unite to remember the lives lost in the 7/7 attacks, and all those whose lives were changed forever. Advertisement "We honour the courage shown that day- the bravery of the emergency services, the strength of survivors, and the unity of Londoners in the face of terror. "Those who tried to divide us failed. We stood together then, and we stand together now- against hate and for the values that define us of freedom, democracy and the rule of law." 7 Mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Prime Minister Keir Starmer earlier laid wreaths at the 7 July Memorial Gardens to mark the 20th anniversary of the deadly attacks Credit: Reuters 7 52 people were killed and more than 770 were injured when four suicide bombers detonated explosives across London's transport network Advertisement 7 Sadiq Khan outside St Paul's Cathedral today Credit: Getty Home Secretary Yvette Cooper added: "Twenty years have passed since 7/7 but the passage of time makes what happened that day no less shocking. "It was an appalling attack on our capital city and on democracy itself. "As we come together to mark this anniversary, my thoughts remain with the victims, survivors and all who loved them. Advertisement "Amid the horror of that day, we saw the best of people, our emergency services, first responders and ordinary Londoners who bravely acted to help one another. Their courage continues to inspire us. "We will always confront the threats facing this country to keep the public safe and preserve our way of life."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Politics
- Perth Now
King Charles shares statement on anniversary of 7/7 London terrorist attacks
King Charles has praised the "extraordinary courage and compassion" shown in the wake of the 7/7 terrorist attacks. The 76-year-old monarch has paid a heartfelt tribute to the 52 people who lost their lives and the 700 who were injured in the bombings of three underground trains and a bus in London in 2005 but noted the anniversary on Monday (07.07.25) should also recognise the "selfless bravery" of so many who did what they could to help in the immediate aftermath. He said in a statement: 'Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were for ever changed on that terrible summer's day. 'We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil – and the enduring grief of their loved ones. We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. 'In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day. "The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst.' The king also stressed the importance of communities coming together with "mutual respect and understanding" in the face of division. He said: 'While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination. 'It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal. 'As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us.' The king's brother, Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and his wife Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, will represent Charles at a national service of commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral in London on Monday morning.
Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
King Charles sends unity message on 7/7 attacks anniversary
The head of state said comfort can be taken from the 'spirit of unity' across the UK, which has allowed the nation to heal. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also said that 'those who tried to divide us failed," adding: 'We stood together then, and we stand together now'. King Charles issues message of national unity for 7/7 attacks anniversary The King has called on the country to continue its spirit of unity (Image: PA/Aaron Chown) The King said: 'Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer's day. 'We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil – and the enduring grief of their loved ones. 'We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass. 'In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day. 'The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers, and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst.' Other members of the Royal Family are taking part in memorials today, including The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, who will appear at the National Service of Commemoration at St Paul's Cathedral from 11.30am on Monday. Sir Keir Starmer said that 'those who tried to divide us failed' (Image: PA) The King also stressed the importance of communities coming together in times of adversity. He said: 'While the horrors will never be forgotten, we may take comfort from the way such events rally communities together in solidarity, solace and determination. 'It is this spirit of unity that has helped London, and our nation, to heal. 'As we remember those we lost, let us therefore use this 20th anniversary to reaffirm our commitment to building a society where people of all faiths and backgrounds can live together with mutual respect and understanding, always standing firm against those who would seek to divide us.' The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh are to attend a memorial today (Image: PA) What were the 7/7 attacks in London? The 7/7 attacks were a series of attacks across London's transport network on July 7, 2005. The attacks saw bombs detonated on three underground trains and a double-decker bus. This caused severe casualties during rush hour, seeing 52 people killed and more than 700 injured. These were carried out by Islamist terrorists using improvised explosive devices made from concentrated hydrogen peroxide and pepper, packed into backpacks.
