Emotional scenes recently took place at St. Luke’s Church in London. At a meeting with refugees from Ukraine, Prince Charles could hardly hold back his tears.
London – The war in Ukraine is not leaving the royals untouched either. The fate of the refugees moved Prince Charles (73) deeply at an event in a church in London’s Earl’s Court district. The heir to the throne had to fight back tears*.
Prince Charles moved to tears by the fate of refugees
Ever since Vladimir Putin (69) invaded Ukraine, there has been a state of emergency across Europe. The humanitarian catastrophe brought about by the cruel war leaves no one untouched. Countless people had to flee their homes, many of them don’t have more than the clothes they are wearing.
Numerous representatives of the European royal families have already declared their solidarity with the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj (44) and expressed their deepest sympathy to him and his compatriots. Duchess Kate (40) and Prince William (39), for example, published moving lines * and put their political neutrality, which is actually strictly observed in royal circles, without hesitation. The Dutch King Willem-Alexander* (54) and his wife Máxima* (50) also strongly condemned Putin’s actions. Meanwhile, Queen Letizia of Spain * (49) made headlines with a non-verbal statement when she appeared in public with a traditional Ukrainian Sorochka blouse *. And Prince Charles leaves no doubt that he is fully on the side of Ukraine.
Prince Charles deeply affected by the fate of refugees: “A total tragedy”
At a meeting with refugees at St. Luke’s Church, the son of Queen Elizabeth* (95) was very touched by people’s reports. The 73-year-old reacted to the personal stories with empathy, sincere interest and deep concern. “He was very open and had tears in his eyes,” reported a Ukrainian according to “Express” from his conversation with Prince Charles*. Even when speaking to a woman whose relatives are still in the war zone, the heir to the throne could not hold back his emotions: “I just can’t take it. Such a total tragedy,” said the royal.
Finally, the Prince of Wales expressed his special respect for all committed employees on site. The Holy Trinity Brompton Church relief program has been caring for refugees from all over the world for several months. Volunteers organize donations of clothes and goods, for example, and offer support when dealing with authorities. *24royal.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA.
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