Prince Charles gave a speech of praise to the brave Ukrainian people. Camilla, who was in tears at the time, comforted her wife and visited schoolchildren today during an emotional visit in London’s Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral.
At the Bond Street site, the royal couple was greeted at their arrival by Inna and Inna Prystaiko (Ukraine’s Ambassador in the UK Vadym Prystaiko).
Prince Charles made an unscripted speech at the visit. He said that he was deeply touched by all that he had heard during his visit. At the same time, the courage, generosity and strength of the Ukrainian community to face such horrendous aggression.
“Our thoughts, prayers and support are with you during this difficult time.
Breaking from royal protocol, Camilla, 74, who frequently wept throughout the visit, hugged Mrs Prystaiko, as the diplomat’s wife clearly looked emotional, telling her: ‘We are praying for you.’
The Cathedral was filled with children from Holland Park Ukrainian School, London. They were given bread and salt by Their Royal Highnesses.
In a small community room, the future King and Queen also met a group of Ukrainian school children, their mothers, leaders within the Ukrainian community, representatives across faith communities, volunteers helping the humanitarian effort, and leaders of His Royal Highness’s charities working to support the relief effort in Ukraine.
The announcement comes just days after Prince Charles made a rare statement about his’solidarity’ with Ukraine.
The Prince Of Wales stated that Ukraine is ‘under attack’ on democracy and called for the restoration of democratic values.
In an unscripted speech, Prince of Wales praised the Ukranian people for their ‘fortitude in facing ‘truly awful aggression’
While emotional all through the engagement, The Duchess Of Cornwall sat on stage and spoke to students from a British Ukrainian school.
Meanwhile Prince Charles accepted the children’ cards, including one with the message ‘Stop Putin’
Yesterday, Prince of Wales declared that Ukraine is ‘under attack” on democracy values. This was as he attacked Vladimir Putin’s “path of violence” for inflicting ‘appalling sufferings and destruction’.
Charles today brought five charities with him to the British Ukrainian community, which will help them in the relief efforts.
Meanwhile Prince Charles accepted the children’ cards, including one with the message ‘Stop Putin’.
Yesterday, Prince of Wales declared that Ukraine is ‘under attack” on democracy values. This was as he attacked Vladimir Putin’s “path of violence”, which he claimed has caused ‘appalling sufferings and destruction’.
On a 2014 official visit to Canada, Queen Elizabeth’s first-born son was alleged to have compared Putin with Adolf Hitler.
The comments were made by him while chatting to an ex-Polish war refugee over Russia’s actions within Ukraine, which led to Crimea being annexed.
According to the Russian president, if the prince made these comments they were wrong and not royal behavior.
The royal could be seen leaning in as he exchanged a few quiet words with bishop Kenneth Nowakowski during a visit at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, in London
Charles brought along five charitable organizations, of which he was patron today to aid the British Ukrainian community in their relief efforts
In the Cathedral, their royal highnesses lit one candle to signal that Ukraine was under attack
The royal couple appeared sombre after lighting candles during the engagement as they joined Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the UK Vadym Prystaiko, and his wife, Inna Prystaiko
In the Cathedral, their royal highnesses received traditional offerings of bread and salt from children attending the Dutch Park Ukrainian School in London.
Charles and Camilla met with Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski (centre) and Vadym Prystaiko, and his wife, Inna Prystaiko (behind Charles and Camilla)
The emotional Duchess Of Cornwall, who visited the cathedral today earlier (pictured), was evident.
Camilla shakes hands with Bishop Kenneth Nowakowski as the couple visit the Ukrainian Cathedral in London
At the Bond Street site, the royal couple was greeted at their wedding by Inna Prystaiko and Vadym Prystaiko (pictured), Ukraine’s Ambassador in the UK.
Today, Charles and Camilla visit the Ukrainian Catholic Church of London.
Clarence House declined to comment.
It comes hours after Charles put on a dapper display as he attended the opening of a new cancer and surgery building at a London hospital.
The Prince of Wales, 73, showcased his charming style in a navy pinstripe suit and a polka dot tie when visiting the University College Hospital in Britain’s capital.
He officially opened the Grafton Way Building, which houses eight new theatres, a surgical ward, an imaging centre and a critical care unit.
Prince Charles (left), put on an impressive display at the London Hospital’s opening ceremony of a new building for surgery and cancer.
When visiting Britain’s capital, the Prince of Wales (left), showcased his charm in a navy pinstripe dress and a plaid tie.
Grafton Way Building officially opened by the Royal (pictured right). The building houses eight new theatres as well an imaging center, critical care unit, and a surgical ward.
Mostly wearing a mask when walking around the hospital, Prince Charles spoke to hospital staff and unveiled a plaque to recognise the opening.
Dr Yen-Ching Chang (clinical lead for Proton Beam Therapy) was a consultant oncologist who showed the Prince of Wales equipment during his visit.
The royal also sat with Karen Dawson and her daughter, 12 year-old patient Louise Dawson, who is receiving Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) treatment (a type of radiotherapy) at the hospital.
The Prince of Wales made Southend-on-Sea official city on Tuesday, commenting on the Ukraine crisis Following a lengthy campaign that lasted for years, Sir was elected as the successor to his late husband. David Amess – who was stabbed to death by a terrorist last year.
The future King stated that he stands in solidarity with Ukraine’s citizens and praised Sir David’s dedication to the values which support the society we all share.
Prince Charles (left), who walked around in a mask, spoke to staff at the hospital and presented a plaque for recognition.
The royal also sat with Karen Dawson and her daughter, 12 year-old patient Louise Dawson, who is receiving Proton Beam Therapy (PBT) treatment (a type of radiotherapy) at the hospital
Louise Dawson (12 years old) is receiving Proton Beam Therapy. The Prince of Wales met her.
During his visit to London’s University College Hospital, Prince William unveils a plaque
His words were: “We can only hope those who too often dismiss those involved in public life are more open to his example of service.
The values underpinning the society that we all share are so precious. We see now, much more than we have for years, what an appalling loss and devastation can be caused by choosing violence.
“What was seen in Southend’s terrible tragedy was an attack against democracy and open societies, as well as freedom.
We are witnessing these same values attacked in Ukraine today in an unconscionable manner.
On Tuesday, the Prince of Wales (left), commented on Ukraine as he made Southend-on-Sea his official city after a long campaign led by late MP Sir David Amess. Amess was killed last year by an assassin.
The future King, as mentioned above, said he stood in solidarity with Ukrainian citizens. Sir David was also applauded for his commitment to the values that underpin our society’.
Consult oncologist Dr YenChing Chang was the clinical leader for Proton Beam Therapy. He showed him the Prince of Wales equipment that was used during treatment.
“In taking this stand, we will be in solidarity with those resisting violence.”
He stated that Southend-on-Sea’s people came together to make good from evil in the wake of the brutal killing of Sir David.
“They demonstrated that the essence of each person and place is more important than their names.
“Today Southend is a city.” While we commemorate and honor this achievement, we also remember that Southend is always and fundamentally a city.
Charles, the working monarch is the first to criticize Putin’s actions. He has seen civilians die hundreds of times and soldiers killed thousands more.