Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate said on Saturday they stood with the people of Ukraine as they 'bravely fight' the invasion by Russia, in a rare public comment for British royals on political issues.
Britain's Prince William and his wife Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge visit St Josephs SureStart Facility in Ballymena, Northern Ireland February 28, 2019. Jeff J Mitchell/Pool via REUTERSLONDON, Feb 26 - Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate said on Saturday they stood with the people of Ukraine as they "bravely fight" the invasion by Russia, in a rare public comment for British royals on political issues.
"Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future."The British royal family do not usually comment on major political matters, sticking to a constitutional norm that they should remain neutral. During a trip to Canada in 2014, William's father and heir-to-the-throne Prince Charles caused a diplomatic row when his private remarks that Russian President Vladimir Putin was "doing just about the same as Hitler” became public.
Buckingham Palace also said on Saturday the queen had accepted advice from Foreign Secretary Liz Truss that a Diplomatic Reception for ambassadors in Britain due to be held at Windsor Castle on Wednesday should be postponed.
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