Loose Women host Charlene White issued an emotional message to the victims and survivors of the 7/7 London bombings
Loose Women host Charlene White marked the 20th anniversary of the 7/7 London bombings on Monday's episode.
Four co-ordinated attacks on three Tube trains and a double-decker bus killed 52 people and left several hundred injured in the worst single terrorist atrocity on British soil on 7 July 2005.
The Prime Minister and Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were among those who gathered to mark the 20th anniversary of the July 7 London bombings at St Paul’s Cathedral on Monday 7 July.
Talking about the poignant anniversary on Monday's Loose Women, host Charlene, 45, said: "Twenty years ago today, terror tore through London when four terrorists detonated bombs on three London underground trains and one double decker bus during morning rush hour.
"52 people were killed and more than 700 injured, today, especially, our thoughts are with those who were affected by this horrific attack both survivors and families of those who were taken."
Later in the show, Charlene added: "As we've all said here, our hearts go out to everybody that was impacted on that day 20 years ago."
It comes as The King has called on the nation to remember the "extraordinary courage and compassion" in the face of the horrors of the July 7 bombings.
In a message to mark the 20th anniversary of the attacks, King Charles III said comfort can be taken from the "spirit of unity" in London and the country more broadly, which has allowed the nation to heal.
The King has asked for the country to reaffirm its commitment to building a society of all faiths and backgrounds, standing against those who seek to divide us.
He said in a statement: "Today, as we mark 20 years since the tragic events of 7th July 2005, my heartfelt thoughts and special prayers remain with all those whose lives were forever changed on that terrible summer’s day.
"We remember with profound sadness the 52 innocent people who were killed in senseless acts of evil – and the enduring grief of their loved ones.
"We recall, too, the hundreds more who carry physical and psychological scars, and pray that their suffering may ease as the years pass.
"In doing so, we should also remember the countless stories of extraordinary courage and compassion that emerged from the darkness of that day.
"The selfless bravery of our emergency services, transport workers, and fellow citizens who rushed towards danger to help strangers reminds us of the very best of humanity in the face of the very worst."
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