Adele thanked Grenfell United for ‘fighting for true justice’ during a YouTube memorial service to honour the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire on the three-year anniversary of the tragedy on Sunday.
In a heartfelt video message, the singer, 32, commemorated the 72 people who lost their lives after a blaze tore through the residential block in west London in 2017, and expressed her gratitude towards the pressure group for campaigning for safe homes.
The musician said: ‘I want to send my love to all of you today. Even though it’s so important for us to remember that night, it’s also important for us to reflect on where we are now and celebrate the lives that were lived.’
Heartfelt: Adele attended a YouTube memorial service to honour the victims of the Grenfell Tower fire on the three-year anniversary of the tragedy on Sunday
Earlier in the day, the award-winning musician shared a link to tonight’s YouTube memorial alongside a caption that read: ‘Today, Sunday, is 3 years since #Grenfell. 72 lives will be forever in our hearts.
‘Join with me & @grenfell_united to REMEMBER at 6pm on youtube.com/GrenfellUnited – to Show that we’re still united for change & justice. Follow @grenfell_united for more info. #Grenfell #Demandchange [sic].’
Adele has been heavily involved in supporting the victims’ families in the wake of the tragedy, including backing a petition calling for then Prime Minister Theresa May to launch a public inquiry into the blaze.
‘I want to send my love to all of you today’: In a heartfelt video message, the singer, 32, commemorated the 72 people who lost their lives after a blaze tore through the residential block in west London in 2017
Similarly, the media personality attended the Memorial Service at St Paul’s Cathedral and even went to thank the firefighters involved for their efforts.
Sunday marked three years since a small kitchen fire on the fourth floor in the high-rise turned into the most deadly domestic blaze since the Second World War.
A total of 72 residents lost their lives and a further 74 sent to hospital with non-fatal injuries.
Firefighters battled for nearly 24 hours before the inferno was eventually brought under control at 1.14am on June 15.
It comes as the Prime Minister and Labour leader also marked the third anniversary in video messages as the commemoration moves online due to the coronavirus.
Boris Johnson said the people of Britain were with the Grenfell Tower community ‘in spirit’, while Sir Keir Starmer pledged to do ‘everything in my power’ to prevent such a tragedy happening again.
In a clip relayed to a virtual service of commemoration hosted by the Bishop of Kensington, Boris said the country was working to ensure such a disaster would not be repeated.
Heartfelt: Earlier in the day, the award-winning musician shared a link to tonight’s YouTube memorial
‘We can all remember where we were three years ago today when we saw this tragedy unfolding on our screens and across the London skyline,’ he said.
‘That night, 72 men, women and children were taken from us in the cruellest of circumstances.
‘As a nation, we are still dealing with the consequences of what happened and working to make sure it never happens again.
‘While those affected by Grenfell are not able to gather in person, all of us in this country are with you in spirit.’
Tragedy: Sunday marked three years since a small kitchen fire on the fourth floor in the high-rise turned into the most deadly domestic blaze since the Second World War (pictured)
With Labour estimating there are still 56,000 people living in homes wrapped in the same flammable cladding as Grenfell, Sir Keir said there had been ‘little justice or accountability’ for what had happened.
‘In the midst of their suffering, the Grenfell community came together to campaign for justice, safe homes and change. Because no one should ever go through the loss and pain they experienced,’ he said.
‘But three years on and, unbelievably, tonight people will go to bed in unsafe homes.
‘Three years on and there has been little justice or accountability. Three years on their campaign continues.
Support: Adele has been heavily involved in supporting the victims’ families in the wake of the tragedy (pictured in 2017 at the Grenfell Tower Memorial Service)
Together: Similarly, the musician went to thank the firefighters in the London Fire Brigade involved for their efforts (pictured)
‘I support Grenfell United. We can all learn from their strength and determination.’
In tribute to each victim who died in the blaze, bells of London churches will toll 72 times and green lights will glow from tower block windows.
Faith leaders conducted sermons and reflections online throughout Sunday and from 10.30pm, people in homes across the UK are asked to shine a bright green light from their screens to show solidarity with the bereaved and survivors.
The public inquiry into the disaster was paused in March because of the pandemic and is due to restart on July 6.
United: In tribute to each victim who died in the blaze, bells of London churches will toll 72 times and green lights will glow from tower block windows