Fresh drone footage has revealed the moment Russia launched a hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine yesterday.
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Queen Elizabeth’s cousin, Prince Michael of Kent, is returning his Russian honour.
Prince Michael was awarded the Order of Friendship by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev in 2009. But with Russia’s ongoing war with Ukraine, he has decided to return it.
“I can confirm that HRH Prince Michael of Kent is returning his Russian Order of Friendship,” a spokesman said to the Daily Express. “There will be no further comment.”
Prince Michael of Kent, who is 52nd in-line to the British throne, is related to Tsar Nicholas II through his grandmother.
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According to his website, he is patron of the Russo-British Chamber of Commerce and has connections to many “charity, arts and humanitarian organizations in Russia.”
Last year, the Sunday Times had a report accusing Prince Michael of selling access to Vladimir Putin’s regime when he was filmed by two undercover reporters pretending to be South Korean businessmen looking for contacts in the Kremlin.
He reportedly offered to use his royal endorsement in exchange for a fee. His business partner allegedly called Prince Michael “Her Majesty’s unofficial ambassador to Russia” on a Zoom call.
His spokesperson at the time said, “Prince Michael has no special relationship with President Putin. They last met in 2003 and he has had no contact with him or his office since then.”
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A number of members of the Royal Family have shown their support for Ukraine including a rare, private donation from the Queen, messages of support from Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince Harry and Meghan
Fresh drone footage has revealed the moment Russia launched a hypersonic missile strike on Ukraine yesterday.
It's hard not to feel helpless when we see the horror of war unfolding in Ukraine and after weeks of so much devastation and loss, the world is coming together to show unity and aid for the country. From countless companies helping to raise important funds, to thousands rushing to the borders to help, everyone is trying their best to help and support.The fashion industry is doing their part in helping with models such as Gigi Hadid and sister Bella pledging to donate all of their earnings from Fashion Week towards Ukrainian organisations and even Vogue publisher Conde Nast has halted it's publishing in Russia.
Prince William’s comments he made while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Wednesday were taken out of context, causing backlash.
When Prince William spoke out about the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine during a recent public appearance, his comments were the subject of controversy. However, he was apparently misquoted by several media outlets in attendance.
Prince William is facing backlash after describing the attack on Ukraine as “alien” compared to past conflicts that have taken place in Africa and Asia.The 39 year old was visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London with wife Kate Middleton when the comments were made as he met with volunteers sorting out aid transportation for those suffering in the Russian invasion currently. It was reported by The Independent that Prince William told volunteers: “It’s very alien to see this in Europe.
Prince William is facing backlash for comments made while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Wednesday.
Olga Smirnova, a prima ballerina from Russia, is speaking out against the country’s invasion of Ukraine. A lead dancer with the Bolshoi Ballet, Smirnova said she is "ashamed of Russia" and publicly denounced its president, Vladimir Putin, for giving the order to invade the neighboring country.
With the war in Ukraine continuing to push many of its citizens out of the country amid Vladimir Putin’s invasion, protests continue in Russia. Thousands have taken to the streets to denounce the war, including the daughters of some of Russia’s most elite figures with ties to the Kremlin. One of Russia’s most outspoken opponents of the invasion on social media has been Sofia Abramovich, who publicly called out Putin in her Instagram Story with a post that said, "Putin wants a war with Ukraine.The biggest and most successful lie out of the Kremlin propaganda is that most Russians are with Putin." Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich with his daughter Sofia Abramovich in the stands. (Mike Egerton/PA Images) The equestrian is the daughter of Roman Abramovich, 55, the owner of the Chelsea Premier League Football Club who has a reported net worth of $12 billion.The club owner has said he will sell the team after mounting pressure brought on by the invasion and his ties to the Kremlin. Abramovich also announced that he has instructed the popular football club to set up a foundation that will use all net proceeds from the sale of Chelsea to "benefit all victims of the war in Ukraine." Abramovich has yet to be sanctioned over his relationship with Russia.
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon says it will no longer sell Russian beer due to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Primary school children were held by police in the back of a van for waving anti-war placards at a protest in Russia, an opposition politician has claimed.
Prince William and Kate Middleton issued a statement via their verified Twitter account over the weekend, writing, «In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.
Prince Charles has spoken out against Russia and President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine during a royal engagement Tuesday, March 1, as he condemned the attack as "brutal aggression".The first in line to the throne was joined by his wife and future queen consort Camilla in Southend-on-Sea, for a visit in honour of the murdered MP Sir David Amess.The royal pair formally granted the seaside location city status, a triumph that the late Sir David had been campaigning for for decades. During his speech, Prince Charles, 73, also made a segue way into talking about the current Ukrainian crisis.
Russia has carried out it's deadliest missile attack on Ukraine overnight since the conflict began killing over 70 people.
Prince George cheekily stuck his tongue out while sitting between Prince William and Kate Middleton at a Six Nations match as his parents went head-to-head. The Cambridges took their eldest son, 8, to watch England beat Wales 23-19 at Twickenham Stadium on Saturday. The result will have thrilled Kate, 40, who was made the patron of the Rugby Football Union (RFU) this month.
Prince William and Kate Middleton voiced their support for Ukraine.
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrived together at the England vs. Wales Six Nations rugby match on Saturday, but their union went out the window when the whistle blew.