Prince William Visits Synagogue, Stresses UK's Fight Against Antisemitism

Prince William was seen on Thursday, Feb. 29, visiting the Western Marble Arch Synagogue in central London to speak with several Jewish community members.

According to the BBC, the visit was the first time the Prince of Wales was seen again after he reportedly pulled out of a memorial service commemorating his distant granduncle, the late former King Constantine II of Greece.

Constantine was William's godfather and a cousin of Prince Philip, his grandfather - and King Charles III's father.

During his visit to the synagogue, William met with Holocaust survivor Renee Salt and spoke to young people. He was told about a rise in antisemitism and its "dehumanizing" effects since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack and Israel's retaliatory military campaign in Gaza.

"It's never been like this before," Emma Levy, president of Leeds University's Jewish Society, told the prince. "Our grandparents and parents say the same."

Union of Jewish Students head Edward Isaacs also praised William for being an "ally"

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Holocaust Survivor Wishes Kate Well

During William's conversation with Salt, the Holocaust survivor wished the prince's wife, Catherine, well during her recovery period after undergoing abdominal surgery last month.

Kensington Palace made a statement on Tuesday (Feb. 27) that the Princess of Wales is continuing to do well as part of its announcement of William's pulling out of the memorial service for King Constantine.

Before leaving, synagogue officials presented a bouquet of flowers to the heir to the British throne which were intended for Catherine.

William has been bearing the brunt of all the royal engagements to cover for his father and for his wife. It was previously reported that Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis.

Last week, the Prince of Wales took part in a video call with Red Cross staff in Gaza, who gave him graphic firsthand accounts of their work as the war in the strip continued.