Prince William delivered a virtual speech at Sunday’s BAFTAs.
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have issued a joint statement supporting the people of Ukraine and the country’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as Russian forces continue to attack the sovereign nation.
While the royals typically don’t make political statements, the future British monarchs made an exception in this case.
In a message posted to the royal couple’s social media channels, Prince William and wife Kate MIddleton recall meeting President Zelenskyy and the First Lady in 2020, “to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.”
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Their statement continued, “Today we stand with the President and all Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.”
As they noted, the royals welcomed Zelenskyy and wife Olena to a socially distanced meeting in Buckingham Palace in October of 2020.
During his visit to Britain, Zelenskyy also reportedly met with British PM Boris Johnson and Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.
Prince William delivered a virtual speech at Sunday’s BAFTAs.
There has been some controversy surrounding the comments that Prince William made this week while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London.
Prince William was slammed by Martin Luther King Jr.‘s daughter, Bernice King, on March 10 after he was accused of making “horrific comments” about Ukraine. It was during a Ukrainian community event, when William and Kate Middleton visited the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London to support the relief effort on March 9. While there, he said, “Everyone is horrified by what they are seeing. The news every day, it’s almost unfathomable to actually witness it, to see it. For our generation, it’s very alien to see this in Europe. We’re all right behind you.”
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.
Kate Middleton and Prince William continue to show their support for Ukraine as they took a trip to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London Wednesday. The royal couple made the surprise visit to hear about efforts to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton spent some time learning about the work being done at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London, where volunteers are mounting a humanitarian effort to help those affected near and far.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge made the visit Wednesday and were greeted by Ukraine's ambassador to the U.K., Vadym Prystaiko and his wife, Inna. The ambassador and his wife gave William and Kate a tour of the facility, where the royals met with members of the Ukrainian community in London and volunteers.Kate and William were photographed wearing lapel pins in Ukraine's flag colors, and they listened intently as volunteers walked them through their efforts and the challenges they face trying to get the material to those who need it most.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are paying a visit.
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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.
Prince William and Kate Middleton voiced their support for Ukraine.
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