Prince William recently met a group of children from Gaza who were evacuated to the UK for specialist medical treatment, along with their immediate families. Kensington Palace confirmed the visit but did not provide details of when or where it took place.
Children’s Evacuations to the UK
By November 21, 50 children and their immediate families had been brought to the UK, the Department of Health and Social Care confirmed. The first two children arrived in May, marking the start of a program providing NHS specialist care for those in critical condition. Further evacuations are planned as part of ongoing efforts to provide medical support.
Prince’s Visit
Kensington Palace said the prince wished to offer “a moment of comfort” to the children “who have endured experiences no child should ever face”. He was described as being “moved by the courage shown by the children and their families.”
Humanitarian Context
Since October 2023, reports indicate that more than 50,000 children in Gaza have been killed or injured. UK government officials stressed the need to scale up aid and ensure medicines and medical supplies reach the region, where most affected children remain.
Previous Humanitarian Engagement
Prince William has previously engaged with humanitarian causes in the region, including a 2018 visit to a Palestinian refugee camp in the West Bank and, earlier this year, honoring aid workers at a global memorial in London. His comments have highlighted the work of humanitarian teams in challenging environments worldwide.
Conclusion
The visit highlighted the care provided to a small number of children in the UK while the wider humanitarian situation in Gaza persists. It reflects ongoing efforts to provide support amid a broader crisis affecting tens of thousands of children.
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