The Prince of Wales is so horrified by the human suffering unfolding in the Middle East that he is ready to carry out a series of engagements to highlight the plight of all those affected by the ongoing conflict.
In the coming days, Prince William He will meet with UK charities providing humanitarian support in the region and hear about the conditions faced by those working on the ground.
He will also join a synagogue conversation with young people from a wide range of communities to acknowledge the rise in anti-Semitism around the world.
In October last year, Prince William made what was seen as an unexpected intervention when Kensington Palace issued a statement expressing his position and Princess of WalesHe expressed his deep dissatisfaction with the devastating events taking place in the region.
It is rare for members Royal family To make general comments on such controversial matters.
Sky News was told that Prince William was following events closely and that his deep concern about the human impact, particularly on young people on both sides, forced him to want to do more within the diplomatic confines of his position.
In a press release announcing two visits by the heir to the throne, Kensington Palace said: “The Prince and Princess were deeply concerned by the events of late 2023 and continue to hold all the victims, their families and friends in their hearts and minds.” .
“Their Royal Highnesses continue to share hope for a better future for all those affected.”
William will carry out the engagements alone while Kate continues to recover from abdominal surgery.
Their October statement acknowledged the atrocities suffered by innocent families on both sides, with their spokesperson saying: “The Prince and Princess of Wales are deeply saddened by the devastating events of recent days.”
The spokesman added: “The atrocities you committed agitationThe terrorist attack launched by Israel against Israel is horrific; They completely condemn them.
“While Israel exercises its right to self-defense, grief, fear and anger will continue to haunt all Israelis and Palestinians into the future. Their Royal Highnesses hold all the victims, their families and friends in their hearts and minds.”
In a separate statement, the king's spokesman said he was “appalled” by the “brutal terrorist acts” in Israel, adding that the king was “deeply concerned” and that his “thoughts and prayers are with all those suffering.”
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In June 2018, Prince William became the first member of the royal family to visit Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
It is still viewed as one of his most sensitive and difficult diplomatic journeys to date, and it clearly had a lasting impact on him.
During the four-day visit, he expressed his hopes for achieving “lasting peace” in the region.
