Kate and Gerry McCann have shared a heartfelt New Year message, expressing hope that 2026 will finally deliver the breakthrough they’ve been yearning for in the search for their missing daughter, Madeleine. Disappearing in 2007 at just three years old while on a family holiday in Portugal, Madeleine’s case has perplexed authorities for nearly two decades.
Despite numerous global investigations and a key suspect, Christian Brueckner, being named in 2020, Madeleine’s whereabouts remain unknown. Kate and Gerry took to the Official Find Madeleine Campaign Facebook page to extend their gratitude to everyone who has supported them and to convey their wishes for positive news in the coming year.
They’ve also partnered with the charity Missing People, supporting Safecall, a service offering confidential help to vulnerable young people experiencing exploitation or considering running away. In their touching message, the McCanns thanked the public and police for their unwavering support and ended on a hopeful note: “With our best wishes for a peaceful and positive new year and may 2026 bring us the breakthrough we long for.”
As investigations continue, the search for Madeleine remains as poignant as ever, symbolising a relentless pursuit for answers. Let’s hope 2026 brings the closure her family needs.