The Glade of Light memorial is a memorial to 22 people murdered in the Manchester Arena terror attack in May 2017.

The Duke, 39, and Duchess of Cambridge, 40, were sombre as they arrived at the structure, which is a white marble 'halo' bearing the names of those killed in the attack, alongside Manchester Cathedral today.

Families of those who lost loved ones in the May 2017 atrocity have been able to make personalised memory capsules, containing mementos and messages embedded inside the halo of the 'Glade of Light' memorial.

The Duke and Duchess attended the service taking place alongside the memorial where Prince William went on to make a short speech, in which he spoke of his own grief for his mother, Princess Diana.

Prince William said: 'As someone who lives with his own grief, I also know that what often matters most to the bereaved is that those we have lost are not forgotten. There is comfort in remembering. In acknowledging that, while taken horribly soon, they lived. They changed our lives. They were loved, and they are loved. It is why memorials such as the Glade of Light are so important. Why Catherine and I so wanted to be amongst you today.'

The royal couple then took a short walk around the memorial garden, where Kate lay a bouquet of white and blue flowers.

Prince William and Kate went on to join a private reception inside Manchester Cathedral, where they spoke with some of the bereaved families and those involved in the response effort.