

They discussed the importance of the need for ongoing support to Ukraine and its people.

Following the meeting, a spokesperson for the Prince of Wales told reporters that “the conversation was warm and friendly and predominately focused on the ongoing conflict with the war in Ukraine, particularly its impact on Polish society.” They added, “The Prince of Wales took the opportunity to thank the President and the Polish people who have done so much to support the people of Ukraine who've fled here. Afterward, he signed the visitors' book simply “William” bellow a pre-written message in Polish that read, “To commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.”įrom there, William met with Polish President Andrzej Duda. He was also joined at the ceremony by various member of three divisions of the Polish Armed Forces.

William walked through an avenue of guards to deliver the wreath upon which he'd written, "In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice" and was decorated with the three white Prince of Wales feathers constructed out of white roses. William was following in his late grandparents footsteps as Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip laid a wreath at the same site in 1996. On Thursday morning, the Prince of Wales made a sobering visit to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Warsaw where the royal held a moment of silence and quiet reflection before placing a wreath upon the monument. Prince William is once again showing his support for Ukrainian refugees, making a surprise trip to Poland this week to meet with them in person.
