Summary
Prince Harry and Meghan visited Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, where they met survivors and first responders of a deadly shooting at a Hanukkah event. They also spoke with volunteer lifeguards and community members affected by the attack during their Australian trip.
Key Facts
- The shooting at Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured 40 in December.
- Harry and Meghan met survivors Jessica Chapnik Khan and Elon Zizer, who protected their children during the shooting.
- Lifeguards from the Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club, praised for helping during the attack, joined the meeting.
- Representatives from the Sydney Jewish Museum, which is preparing an exhibition about the shooting, attended the visit.
- The couple later went to the Sydney Opera House and took part in a sailing event hosted by Invictus Australia.
- Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games for wounded veterans; Australia hosted these games in 2018.
- This was Harry and Meghan’s first visit to Australia since their 2018 royal tour, now as private citizens.
