Prince William delivered a virtual speech at Sunday’s BAFTAs.
25.02.2022 - 00:45 / hollywoodlife.com
Prince William, 39, made an unpublicized stop at the London building for MI6 on Wednesday February 23, only hours before Russian forces began their attack on Ukraine, according to The Times. There aren’t many details about the Duke of Cambridge’s meeting with the intelligence agency, but he went as his grandmother Queen Elizabeth II, 95, and dad Prince Charles, 73, are on the mend after testing positive for COVID-19.
There aren’t many details about what Prince William discussed or even who he met with readily available, and it’s unclear if the meeting was at least part to address the rising tension in Ukraine prior to the attack. The meeting was only logged in the Court Circular, and no name or details were included in the document, but the visit did take place within 24 hours of Putin ordering Russian forces to invade Ukraine.
Russia launched its attack on Ukraine on Thursday at President Vladimir Putin‘s command, after escalating tensions in the region. In response to the attack, U.S. President Joe Biden announced that he’d be placing new “severe” sanctions on Russia to hurt their economy and technological developments. Biden also denounced Putin and the attacks and showed support for Ukrainians. “Putin is the aggressor. Putin chose this war, and now he and his country will bare the consequences,” he said in a speech on Thursday. Similarly, U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson also announced sanctions being placed on Russia in light of the invasion, via The Guardian. “This is a catastrophe for our continent,” he said On Thursday. Both leaders had said that they’d spoken to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
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Prince William delivered a virtual speech at Sunday’s BAFTAs.
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.
Kate Middleton and Prince William showed their support to volunteers working tirelessly to help Ukraine with trays of homemade baked brownies.The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, who faced criticism over their "war in Europe" comment, arrived at a Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London on Wednesday 9 March with trays of chocolate brownies and granola bars from Kensington Palace as a touching gesture for the people working there. Prince William, 39, and Kate, 40, made the royal visit to learn about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and Europe amidst Russia's invasion of the Eastern European country.
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 is without a doubt one of the most stylish members of the Royal Family, so it's no surprise that her husband Prince William occasionally takes style advice and coordinates with her outfits. The pair were both spotted visiting the Ukrainian Culture Centre in London wearing the colour blue - a subtle tribute to Ukraine. Kate Middleton is known for dressing for the occasion and generally wears colours to respect the country she is visiting or representing.
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 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.