- Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make a surprise visit to Uvalde, Texas, to support the family of Irma Garcia, a teacher killed in the 2022 school shooting
- Irma’s nephew, John, said the royal couple engaged in heartfelt conversations and shared moments with the family as they sang Happy Birthday to his mom
- Expressing gratitude on social media, John described the couple as humble and kind, emphasizing the meaningful connection established since the tragic event
Price Harry and Meghan Markle have made a surprise trip to Uvalde, Texas to visit the family of Irma Garcia, a teacher who was killed in the May 2022 shooting at the Robb Elementary School.
Irma sacrificed her own life during the shooting in order to allow her young students to get to safety.
Two days later, Irma’s husband, Joe, died from a broken heart.
Irma’s nephew, John, 22, posted photos of royal’s visit to social media. They see the Duchess of Sussex speaking with him his driveway.
Price Harry and Meghan Markle have made a surprise trip to Uvalde, Texas to visit the family of Irma Garcia, a teacher who was killed in the May 2022 shooting at the Robb Elementary School. They are pictured with her 22-year-old nephew, John
John, 22, posted photos of royal’s visit to social media. They see the Duchess of Sussex speaking with him his driveway
The pair shared a selfie together in the wam Texas sunshine
He also took photos with the Duke and Duchess together in his home’s living room.
Prince Harry and Meghan timed their visit to coincide with John’s mother’s birthday, with the couple even bringing them a birthday cake.
‘Meghan Markle singing my mom happy birthday was the cutest most adorable thing ever, she even bought her a cake,’ he wrote.
Later John appeared overwhelmed by the visit writing: ‘MEGHAN MARKLE AND PRINCE HARRY CAME TO MY HOUSE!?!?!?! They’re such a beautiful couple and I’m so blessed, so glad they came to check up on the family.’
‘It truly meant the world that Harry and Meghan showed up to visit the family, there were lots of tears of joy and heartfelt moments. They were the kindest most humble people ever, it was like having family and friends over having an amazing time together they fit right in, we laughed a lot and shared intimate memories together,’ John told Hello! Magazine.
Irma Garcia, a teacher at the Robb Elementary School was killed in the May 2022 shooting
Two days after Irma’s death, her husband, Joe, died from a broken heart
Prince Harry and Meghan timed their visit to coincide with John’s mother’s birthday, with the couple even bringing them a birthday cake
The entire family sung Happy Birthday with even Price Harry looking emotional
John, 22, posed with the royal couple in the living room of his home in Uvalde
John explained that the pair had remained in contact with the Garcia family ever since the senseless shooting.
‘They keep in touch every other month, sometimes a little longer, but with their busy lives, them visiting truly felt more special,’ he said.
Meghan visited Uvalde just two days after the shooting where paid her condolences and laid a bouquet of white roses tied with a purple ribbon at the cross for 10-year-old Uziyah Garcia.
