Royal Pair Meet Bondi Attack Victims in Sydney Today

Prince Harry and Meghan met with survivors of the Bondi attack today. This is their last day in Sydney.
By Newsroom | Royalty, Australia |

Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, met with survivors and first responders from the recent Bondi Beach attack during their final day in Sydney, Australia. The engagement took place at the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club.

The couple spoke with individuals directly impacted by the December 14th incident, which resulted in 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. Among those they met were Jessica Chapnik Khan and Elon Zizer. Khan survived the attack while shielding her child. Zizer recounted being shot multiple times as he protected his children during the incident.

The Duke and Duchess also met with volunteer lifeguards, hailed as heroes for their actions during the attack, and received customised flip-flops bearing their names. Artefacts intended for a new exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum, commemorating the event, were also examined by the couple. This visit marks the conclusion of their Australian tour.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Who did Prince Harry and Meghan meet in Sydney today?
Prince Harry and Meghan met with survivors and first responders of the recent Bondi Beach attack. They met them at the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club.
Q: Which attack are they visiting victims of?
They are visiting victims of the Bondi Beach attack that happened on December 14th. This attack caused 15 deaths and many injuries.
Q: Who were some of the people they met?
They met Jessica Chapnik Khan, who survived while protecting her child, and Elon Zizer, who was shot multiple times while protecting his children.
Q: What else happened during their visit?
The Duke and Duchess also met with lifeguards who were called heroes for their actions. They also looked at items for a new exhibition at the Sydney Jewish Museum about the attack. This was their last day in Sydney.