'You put a brave face on it, you have to do': Mum of teenage Manchester Arena bombing victim tells of family's battle to cope
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe mother of a 14-year-old girl who lost her life in the Manchester Arena bombing has told of the family's battle to cope in the years following the atrocity - and how they think of what she would be doing now.
Jayne Jones, mum of teenager Nell, spoke as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are due in Manchester city centre later today to attend the official opening of a memorial to the 22 people murdered in the terror attack.
William and Kate will gather for a service at the Glade of Light – a white marble 'halo' bearing the names of those killed in the May 22, 2017 outrage.
The duke is expected to speak at the short ceremony and Kate will lay flowers. The Royal couple will then join a private reception inside Manchester Cathedral afterwards to speak to some of the bereaved families and those involved in the response effort, Kensington Palace said.
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