The sun shone on a day to remember one of the darkest times in the city's history today. And while many are still healing, a quiet place to reflect in the heart of Manchester will be there for as long as it takes.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge William and Kate officially opened the Glade of Light memorial today (May 10) with the rain clouds clearing just as their cars rolled in. The halo shaped memorial has bloomed into colour since its unveiling in January, providing a peaceful spot for families to remember the ones they lost.
Prince William gave a genuinely moving speech as victims' families sat amongst our city's leaders to remember the terrible events of May 22 2017. "For Catherine and I, it is very important that we are with you here, today. To remember the twenty-two lives so brutally taken. To acknowledge the hundreds of lives that were irrevocably changed and to pay tribute to the resilience of this great City," His Royal Highness said.
