Kate Middletonvisited a memorial for Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old woman whose remains were found on Friday, over a week after she disappeared in London.
The Duchess of Cambridge, 39, made a private visit on Saturday to the memorial in Clapham Common, an area near Everard’s home in Brixton, where she was seen walking before herdisappearanceon March 3.
“She wanted to pay her respects to Sarah and her family,” a royal source tells PEOPLE. “She remembers what it felt like to walk around London at night.”
During her visit, Kate was seen leaving flowers at the memorial, according toThe Mirror.
Kate Middleton.Sky News/YouTube
Everard disappeared on March 3 while walking home, prompting police to launch an extensive search. Then on Friday, police confirmed that remains found over 50 miles from where she was last seen belonged to Everard, according toCNN.
The Metropolitan Police have since announced that a “serving police constable” has been charged in court “with the kidnap and murder of” Everard.
The officer, Wayne Couzens, 48, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Saturday for his first hearing. His next hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.
“A woman, aged in her 30s, who was arrested at the same time as Couzens on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on bail to return to a police station on a date in mid-April,” authorities added in their statement, noting that the investigation into Everard’s death is still ongoing.
Everard’s death has also prompted many women to share their stories about fearing for themselves when walking at night.
Sarah Everard.Metropolitan Police
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As Roper’s statement continued, she implored “women and allies across London to find a safe alternative way to express their views.”
As of Saturday afternoon, the group reached its goal of raising £320,000 (around $445,000), which will be donated to women’s causes.
source: people.com
