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Police to Protect McCanns at 18th Anniversary Vigil

Kate and Gerry McCann will attend the Rothley gathering with police presence for the first time since 2017 after stalking threats disrupted last year's event.

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Overview

  • The 18th anniversary vigil for Madeleine McCann will take place at 7pm on May 3, 2025, at the Rothley war memorial, with police providing security for her parents.
  • The McCanns skipped last year's vigil after Julia Wandel, one of two women accused of stalking the family, allegedly turned up uninvited at their home.
  • Wandel and Karen Spragg, both facing stalking charges, are set to stand trial in October 2025, with Kate and Gerry McCann expected to testify.
  • Madeleine’s parents shared a heartfelt message on the Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page, reaffirming their commitment to ‘leave no stone unturned’ in their search.
  • Christian Brueckner, named as the prime suspect in Madeleine's disappearance in 2020, denies involvement and is due for release from prison in September 2025.