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King Charles III

Charles & Camilla meet with the family of murdered Irish teacher Ashling Murphy

The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall met with the family of Ashling Murphy during their visit to County Tipperary in Ireland.

Ashling was killed in January after going for a jog near Tullamore, County Offaly.

Charles and Camilla met her family for a private meeting where they offered their sympathies and condolences.

The 15 minute meeting took place at the Bru Boru cultural centre – a venue where the talented musician once performed.

The Duchess of Cornwall has long been a campaigner on the issue of violence against women, and her diary often focuses on the topic.

Whilst at the Bru Boru centre, Prince Charles also delivered a speech to assembled guests.

In his address, Charles spoke about Ashling and continued appalling attacks against women.

He said: “Last year, my wife called on the entire community – male and female – to dismantle the lies, words and actions that enable so much violence against women.  

“In your country and mine, in the intervening year, we have continued to witness appalling attacks. 

“Therefore, with profound sorrow and sympathy, perhaps I might be permittedto pay tribute to Ashling Murphy, whose name will not be forgotten, who was taken from us far too soon, and who I know was a friend to many here where she performed. 

“My wife and I were so enormously touched to have been able to meet her family, who I know are with us here today – and our most special, heartfelt thoughts are with them.”