The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge showed their unwavering support for Ukraine as they visited the headquarters of the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) in London. Kate and Prince William’s visit put the spotlight once again on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, as they discussed the special appeal launched by the Committee last month to support those affected by the conflict raging in the eastern European country.
The war started on February 24 following the invasion of the country by Russian troops ordered by President Vladimir Putin. However, this engagement was clouded by the recent remarks made by Prince Harry in an interview with NBC’s Today host Hoda Kotb.
Speaking from The Hague, where he is taking part in the Invictus Games, the Duke said he is ensuring the Queen is “protected” and surrounded by the “right people”. These remarks sparked criticism among commentators, with some arguing they were offensive towards the Royal Family and the Queen’s staff.
During the interview, Prince Harry also awkwardly avoided answering whether he is missing his brother William and father Charles now that he lives miles away from them in California. Prince Harry savaged as ‘out of touch’ during NBC interview
The war started on February 24 following the invasion of the country by Russian troops ordered by President Vladimir Putin.
However, this engagement was clouded by the recent remarks made by Prince Harry in an interview with NBC’s Today host Hoda Kotb. Speaking from The Hague, where he is taking part in the Invictus Games, the Duke said he is ensuring the Queen is “protected” and surrounded by the “right people”.
These remarks sparked criticism among commentators, with some arguing they were offensive towards the Royal Family and the Queen’s staff. kate and prince william speaking to aid workers in Ukraine She said: “Sir, does the Queen need protecting?” Neither the Duke nor the Duchess responded and continued into the vehicle before being driven away.
Kate and William’s joint engagement was aimed at putting the spotlight on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the relentless work carried out by charities on the groun However, this engagement was clouded by the recent remarks made by Prince Harry in an interview with NBC’s Today host Hoda Kotb.
Kate and William’s joint engagement was aimed at putting the spotlight on the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and the relentless work carried out by charities on the ground. And another, @CardellaDelaney, wrote: “I love the way Catherine bosses it around in heels xx”.
While at the centre, the Duke and Duchess had the chance to speak with aid workers who recently returned from Ukraine, where they helped provide food, water, shelter and medical assistance to those affected by the war. Moreover, they took part in a conference call with aid workers currently on the ground in Ukraine.
The Duke and Duchess asked questions to learn more about the issues the aid workers face on a daily basis as they try to provide support to the most vulnerable as well as the impact the war is having on the local population and the neighbouring countries. Today’s engagement by Kate and William comes after they met in March DEC CEO Saleh Saeed, who joined them during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London.
In February, the Duke and Duchess also expressed their support to Ukraine in the light of the aggression it is enduring by sharing a statement in which they recalled their meeting with Volodymyr and Olena Zelensky at Buckingham Palace in 2020. The Cambridges aren’t the only members of the Royal Family to have lent their support to Ukraine.
Prince Charles has condemned on multiple occasions Putin’s invasion, branding it a “brutal aggression”. Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have also spoken out about the conflict.
Today’s engagement by Kate and William comes after they met in March DEC CEO Saleh Saeed, who joined them during a visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have also spoken out about the conflict.
