British royals lead Londoners in show of hope following Westminster attack

Members of the British Royal Family Wednesday joined political leaders and relatives of those killed and injured in last month's terror attack on Westminster at a service of hope.

Two of Queen Elizabeth's grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry were at the service at Westminster Abbey along with William's wife, Princess Catherine.

Prince William, third in line to the British throne, addressed the 2,000 strong multi-faith congregation, reading the Biblical story of the Good Samaritan.

The Dean of Westminster, the Very Reverend John Hall praised the unity of British people and Londoners after the attack which left four people dead and dozens injured.

The attacker Khalid Masood was shot and killed by armed police at the Houses of Parliament. Seconds earlier, Masood had fatally stabbed Metropolitan Police officer Keith Porter who was on duty at the entrance to the Houses of Parliament.

In his address, Hall referred to the crowds of who gathered peacefully in Trafalgar Square, and the group made up mainly of Muslim women who stood holding hands on Westminster Bridge.

He also spoke of the unity of faith leaders and the messages of defiance scattered among the flowers on the bridge.

The Dean, in his speech told how the attack had left the nation bewildered. Prince William lit a candle which was then passed around people at the service so they could light candles to reinforce the message of hope.

Other readings at the service were given by the mayor of London Sadiq Khan and Home Secretary Amber Rudd.

Also taking part were a number of multi-faith leaders and ambassadors and Metropolitan Police Commander Mak Chishty.

This weekend, the body of slain police officer will lie in state in a chapel at the Houses of Parliament ahead of his funeral. Endit