Prince William honored his great-grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, during a moving speech at Holocaust Memorial Day ceremonies in London. Speaking at The Guildhall, where the event marked the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the Prince of Wales, with Princess Kate by his side, reflected on the significance of the day.
In his address to an audience that included political leaders such as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, William paid tribute to Princess Alice, who showed immense courage by sheltering Jewish families in Athens during World War II.
“I’m privileged to be here today to remember the millions of lives lost in the Holocaust,” said William. “This anniversary reminds me of my great-grandmother, Princess Alice, whose compassion and bravery continue to inspire us.”
The royal couple also took part in a candlelighting ceremony with young representatives from the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust, symbolizing hope and solidarity.
Princess Kate, dressed in a chic black Catherine Walker coat and wide-leg trousers, stood alongside her husband as they honored the survivors and victims of the Holocaust.
The moving ceremony will be broadcast on BBC1, providing a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering history’s lessons.
