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Prince William spent his morning showing his support for the victims of the ongoing

The Prince of Wales visited the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in London, where he joined a conversation with ambassadors of the Holocaust Educational Trust, young people who advocate against hatred and antisemitism.

Antisemitism has no place in our society... Both Catherine and I are extremely concerned about the rise of antisemitism, William said.

The war, which broke out in October after decades of conflict between Israel and Palestine, has taken the lives of more than 30,000 Palestinians in Gaza, and more than 1,200 Israelis.

William previously released a statement on February 20 that expressed his concern over the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. I remain deeply concerned about the terrible human cost of the conflict in the Middle East since the Hamas terrorist attack on 7 October. Too many have been killed, he said. I, like so many others, want to see an end to the fighting as soon as possible. There is a desperate need for increased humanitarian support to Gaza. Its critical that aid gets in and the hostages are released.

He continued, Sometimes it is only when faced with the sheer scale of human suffering that the importance of permanent peace is brought home. Even in the darkest hour, we must not succumb to the counsel of despair. I continue to cling to the hope that a brighter future can be found and I refuse to give up on that.

Williams visit to the synagogue was originally meant to take place on Holocaust Memorial Day, January 27, but the prince postponed it due to wife Princess Kates abdominal surgery, which also took place that month.

His speech during the visit marks only the second time he has brought up his wife, Kate, since she underwent the procedure. The first time he spoke of her, post-surgery, was in early February, when he thanked well-wishers at the London Air Ambulance Charity Gala. The Princess of Wales has been recovering at home since January, and has yet to be seen out in publicsparking confusion amongst the public.

The princes visit today also comes after he notably skipped the Thanksgiving service for King Constantine of the Hellenes held at St. Georges Chapel in Windsor Castle earlier this week. Bazaar.com learned only that his last-minute absence was due to personal reasons.

Rosa Sanchez is the senior news editor at Harper's Bazaar, working on news as it relates to entertainment, fashion, and culture. Previously, she was a news editor at ABC News and, prior to that, a managing editor of celebrity news at American Media. She has also written features for Rolling Stone, Teen Vogue, Forbes, and The Hollywood Reporter, among other outlets.

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Prince William Shares Thoughts from Him and Kate During Solo Synagogue Visit - Harper's BAZAAR

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