Remembering the Victims and Honoring the Courage of 7/7 London Bombings

Twenty years have passed since the devastating 7/7 terror attacks in London. On July 7, 2005, four Islamist suicide bombers detonated explosives across the city's transport network. The attacks resulted in the deaths of 52 people and injured over 770 others.

The 7/7 attacks remain the single worst terrorist atrocity in British history. The coordinated bombings targeted the London Underground, with explosions occurring near Aldgate, Edgware Road, and Russell Square stations. A fourth bomb detonated on a bus in Tavistock Square.

Commemorative services are being held to honor the victims of the attacks. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and other dignitaries attended a ceremony at St Paul’s Cathedral. They were joined by survivors, emergency responders, and relatives of those who lost their lives. Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister and London's Mayor laid wreaths at the July 7 memorial in Hyde Park.

The King also issued a message marking the anniversary. He expressed his deep sympathy for those affected, remembering the 52 innocent lives lost and the enduring grief of their loved ones. He also acknowledged the hundreds who bear physical and psychological scars, and the acts of courage and compassion displayed by emergency services, transport workers, and ordinary citizens.