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Holocaust survivor, 94, shares sweet message for Kate when she meets William; The Prince hands a bouquet of flowers to his wife as he returns to work after missing the memorial service for “personal reasons.”

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Prince William receives a bouquet of flowers for his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, during their visit to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London

A Holocaust survivor told Prince William today that she misses the Princess of Wales “so much” as she made her first public appearance since leaving the memorial service for her godfather, the late King Constantine II of Greece.

The Prince of Wales visited the Western Marble Arch synagogue in central London to take part in discussions about the rise of anti-Semitism in Britain, as the Princess of Wales continues to recover after abdominal surgery last month.

A bouquet of flowers was presented to Kate while she stood next to Rabbi Daniel Epstein, who has led Marble Arch Synagogue since 2021 with his wife Illana.

William then met two Holocaust survivors, Renee Salt, as well as young people taking part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s flagship ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’ project.

Mrs Salt, 94, told William: “I’m sorry, I’m sure if your wife had been well she would have been here.” I miss her so much. Give him my best wishes, please.

Prince William receives a bouquet of flowers for his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, during their visit to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London

Prince William receives a bouquet of flowers for his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales, during their visit to the Western Marble Arch Synagogue, London

She spoke of her experiences in a Nazi concentration camp, prompting William to ask, “How did you manage?”

She replied: ‘It wasn’t easy. Somehow I survived.’ William reached out and took her hand as she described how her family has been affected by the rise in anti-Semitism in recent months.

William told him: “I’m so sorry we’ve come to this point, everything will get better.”

He had earlier told students at the synagogue: ‘Anti-Semitism has no place in society. Prejudices have no place in society. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I want everyone to know that they can talk about it and their experiences.

‘Both Catherine and I are extremely concerned about the rise in antisemitism that you spoke about this morning and I am very sorry if any of you have had to experience that.

“It has no place… that’s why I’m here today to assure everyone that people do care and people do listen and we can’t let that happen.”

The engagement was originally planned to coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day last month and the Princess of Wales was also due to attend.

The event had to be postponed due to the princess’s stay in the hospital.

Prince William meets Holocaust survivor Renee Salt, 94, at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William meets Holocaust survivor Renee Salt, 94, at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William meets Holocaust survivor Renee Salt, 94, at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

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1709218520 922 Holocaust survivor 94 shares sweet message for Kate when she

Salt said he misses Kate “so much” when she told him about her fears about the rise of anti-Semitism.

Prince William wears a yarmulke while visiting Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William wears a yarmulke while visiting Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William wears a yarmulke while visiting Western Marble Arch Synagogue

The Prince of Wales today made his first public appearance since leaving the funeral of his godfather, the late King Constantine II of Greece.

The Prince of Wales today made his first public appearance since leaving the funeral of his godfather, the late King Constantine II of Greece.

The Prince of Wales today made his first public appearance since leaving the funeral of his godfather, the late King Constantine II of Greece.

Prince William visited the Western Marble Arch synagogue in central London to take part in discussions about the rise of anti-Semitism in Britain.

Prince William visited the Western Marble Arch synagogue in central London to take part in discussions about the rise of anti-Semitism in Britain.

Prince William visited the Western Marble Arch synagogue in central London to take part in discussions about the rise of anti-Semitism in Britain.

The Lessons from Auschwitz project enables young people across the UK to learn about the history of the Holocaust.

They are taken to visit the former Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camp, where more than a million Jews were murdered by the Nazis.

Karen Pollock CBE, chief executive of the Holocaust Educational Trust, said: ‘Today Her Royal Highness reminded us that antisemitism is not just a problem for the Jewish community but for all of society.

‘She heard young Jewish students facing an onslaught of anti-Semitic hatred on campus share their personal experiences of this anti-Jewish hatred and met young ambassadors from the Holocaust Educational Trust, who are campaigning against anti-Semitism despite not being Jewish.

‘He spent time with Holocaust survivor Renee Salt BEM. When she was freed almost 80 years ago, she would never have imagined that once again, in her lifetime, there would be a global explosion of anti-Semitism.

‘His Royal Highness’ visit sends a powerful message that Britain is a country where Jews – whether Holocaust survivors who have come to seek refuge or young Jewish students – are welcomed and celebrated.

‘It reminds us that even in the darkest days, the Jewish community is not alone.

“We thank His Royal Highness for his leadership on this issue and are very grateful for his unwavering support for our cause and our community.”

Crown Prince Pavlos, 56, current head of the former Greek royal family, gave a reading at St George’s Chapel, Windsor, in William’s place this week after the prince left 45 minutes early due to for what Kensington Palace would only describe as ‘personal reasons’.

The Prince of Wales was due to read Revelation 21:1-7, a popular Bible verse for funerals, but Pavlos, moved, stood up and said: “God.” He will wipe away every tear from his eyes. “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”

Prince William talks to 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Renee Salt at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William talks to 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Renee Salt at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Prince William talks to 94-year-old Holocaust survivor Renee Salt at Western Marble Arch Synagogue

Rabbi Daniel Epstein shows Britain's Prince William a 17th-century Torah scroll while visiting the Marble Arch Western Synagogue.

Rabbi Daniel Epstein shows Britain's Prince William a 17th-century Torah scroll while visiting the Marble Arch Western Synagogue.

Rabbi Daniel Epstein shows Britain’s Prince William a 17th-century Torah scroll while visiting the Marble Arch Western Synagogue.

He met with two Holocaust survivors, Manfred Goldberg and Renee Salt, as well as young people who have taken part in the Holocaust Educational Trust's flagship project, 'Lessons from Auschwitz'.

He met with two Holocaust survivors, Manfred Goldberg and Renee Salt, as well as young people who have taken part in the Holocaust Educational Trust's flagship project, 'Lessons from Auschwitz'.

He met with two Holocaust survivors, Manfred Goldberg and Renee Salt, as well as young people who have taken part in the Holocaust Educational Trust’s flagship project, ‘Lessons from Auschwitz’.

The official YouTube film from inside St George’s Chapel, where Elizabeth II was buried in September 2022, also showed the touching moment Queen Camilla stood during the national anthem with her husband absent because he is fighting against cancer.

At one point early in the service, she appeared to wipe away a tear.

Charles III would have been there to lead the Royal Family, but he is receiving hospital treatment so he took a complete break from his royal duties.

Buckingham Palace has said his cancer has been detected early and Her Majesty is “completely positive”.

On the same day of the funeral, it was learned that Thomas Kingston had died.

The sudden death of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent’s son-in-law has left the Royal Family and their friends in a state of deep shock. But this was not the reason for William’s absence, as it later became known.

The late Constantine II was William’s godfather, close to the Queen and a dear friend and sailing companion of Prince Philip.

Instead, Queen Camilla was the most senior member of the Royal Family present, and Prince Andrew also enjoyed a prominent role in leading his fellow royals on foot to the service at St. George’s Chapel at St. George’s Castle. Windsor.

No further details were given about William’s absence, and it is not known whether it relates to his wife, the Princess of Wales,’s recovery following her abdominal surgery last month, although royal sources insisted he was still “well.” at home.

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1709218521 691 Holocaust survivor 94 shares sweet message for Kate when she

William, pictured on February 20, said he missed the service at St George’s Chapel for “personal reasons”, but no further details were given.

The King has been seen at Sandringham going to church every Sunday, but public duties have been suspended.

The King has been seen at Sandringham going to church every Sunday, but public duties have been suspended.

The King has been seen at Sandringham going to church every Sunday, but public duties have been suspended.

William was last seen at the Baftas on February 18, while Kate has not been seen since Christmas at Sandringham.

Kate will stay away from official royal engagements until after Easter following her surgery.

As for Charles, he was at Windsor Castle earlier in the day, but left before the service began, and the reception afterwards was hosted by Camilla.

The king was later photographed waving as he was led to Clarence House, his London residence.

Meanwhile, Andrew was present in the spotlight with Sarah, Duchess of York and her daughter Princess Beatrice, along with her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, because it was considered a personal family event.

It is also understood that the Duke of York was attending the service as a member of the British royal family and had been invited by the Greek royal family. Andrew’s other daughter, Princess Eugenie, was not present.

In Charles’ absence from his public duties, Camilla has become the most important of royal engagements.

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