Prince Harry and Meghan meet Bondi Beach shooting survivors in Sydney

17 Apr 2026 • 1:33 PM MYT
The Independent
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Prince Harry and Meghan meet Bondi Beach shooting survivors in Sydney

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Sydney on the final day of their Australia trip, meeting survivors and emergency workers from last year’s Bondi Beach terror attack.
  • They spoke with Jessica Chapnik Khan and Elon Zizer, both of whom shielded their children during the attack that killed 15 people and injured dozens on December 14.
  • The couple visited the Bondi Surf Bathers’ Life Saving Club and the Sydney Jewish Museum, where they viewed artefacts for an upcoming exhibition on the attack.
  • Survivors and emergency responders expressed gratitude for the royal couple's visit, highlighting its significance in making them feel heard and acknowledging the community's trauma.
  • Their visit also included a walk on Bondi Beach, meeting the Invictus Games community, and Meghan's scheduled interview at a 'girls’ weekend' retreat.

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