Kate Middleton & Prince William Show Their Support For Ukraine During Latest Outing — See Photos
March 9 2022, Published 5:00 p.m. ET
Kate Middleton and Prince William stepped out on Wednesday, March 9, to visit the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London. The duo have recently spoke about the current crisis in Ukraine, and Queen Elizabeth has made a "generous" donation in the wake of the tragedy.
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The 40-year-old gave a shout-out to Ukraine by sporting a blue shirt and pin. For his part, the prince, 39, wore a navy suit and a pin as well.
"Over the past two weeks, communities and organisations here in the UK have come together to provide vital support to Ukrainians here in Britain and across Europe. The Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London has become one of many hubs organising donations, material aid and supporting Ukrainians living locally," a message from the couple's official Instagram account read.
The message continued, "The work volunteers here are doing to ensure that help gets to where it is most needed is inspiring. So too is the incredible generosity of the British public. The Disasters Emergency Committee has already received over £132 million in donations, and continues to raise funds to support the essential humanitarian effort. Find out more via @DisastersEmergencyCommittee or check with your local charity about what they are most in need of."
Of course, people praised the Duke and Duchess for their support during these tough times. One person wrote, "So moving ❤️❤️," while another added, "The care and compassion shown by Catherine -that HUGE hug, and William’s genuine interest and concern are a joy to behold."
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When Russian forces first invaded Ukraine, the pair spoke out via social media.
"In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future. Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future 🇺🇦 W & C," they wrote via Twitter.
