The Queen met firefighters at the rest centre near the tower on Friday, and let out her emotions as she spoke to residents who managed to flee the inferno. The Queen, 91, spent spent nearly 45 minutes at the Westway Sports and Fitness Centre close to the burnt remains of the building.
Prince William said the tragedy was “one of the most terrible things I have ever seen.” The Queen praised the firefighters and those who came forward to support the victims and the evacuated families. As the Queen met the Red Cross volunteers, harrowing cries were heard inside the main hall of the centre where several homeless families and locals had gathered. The crowds greatly appreciated her visit, saying that we are very proud that we have someone like the Queen caring for people in the community.
Prince William, discussing the tragedy with volunteers said: "Things like that you never want to see... I'll come back, I'll come back."
