King Charles visited Golders Green, a Jewish area in London, on May 14, 2026, to show support after a series of antisemitic attacks in the city [1, 2]. The visit was unannounced and included meetings with victims of a stabbing attack, local religious and civic leaders, and representatives of the Jewish community police, Shomrim [1, 2].
Two Jewish men, Shloime Rand and Moshe Ben Baila (also known as Norman Shine), were stabbed on April 29 in an attack treated as terrorism [1, 2]. The King met both victims at a Jewish Care charity centre during his visit [1, 2]. Ben Baila described the King as "very concerned," saying, "The most inspiring thing was that he didn’t let go of my hand, I mean it was amazing. He is the king but I felt a genuine warmth and concern" [2].
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis thanked King Charles for "coming today to Golders Green to bring comfort and encouragement to our Jewish community," adding that the community is experiencing a sustained campaign of violence [1].
The Metropolitan Police have launched 11 counter-terrorism investigations related to antisemitic incidents in London. These include arson attacks on ambulances and other community targets, such as a Hatzola ambulance attack on March 23 [2]. As of mid-May, 35 people have been arrested and 10 charged in connection with the antisemitic attacks [2].
Amid growing concerns, the UK government raised the national terrorism threat level from "substantial" to "severe" [1]. Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner, warned that "British Jews are not currently safe in their capital city" [2]. Approximately 290,000 Jewish people live in the UK [1].
Prince Harry also addressed the rising antisemitism, publishing an article on May 14 expressing concern and urging against hatred spreading from events in the Middle East [1].
