Royal Voices Rally Behind Ukraine
The Palace sealed its long‑time vow of neutrality with a brief, but heartfelt statement from King William and his wife, Kate—not to mention their sibling Harry & Meghan, who happily joined the chorus from their new Los Angeles life.
Quick Take
- Prince William & Kate: Proud of Ukraine’s resilience.
- Harry & Meghan: Stand firmly against Russia’s unlawful invasion.
- Charles’s past remark: A diplomatic blunder that still echoes.
- Palace tweak: Postponed the Windsor Castle reception to avoid a political faux‑pas.
Who is the Royal Mouthpiece?
On Saturday, the duo declared through a simple Twitter thread that they stand with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the whole nation. “We were fortunate to meet the President and the First Lady back in 2020,” William wrote, “the country radiated hope.” “Today we’re cheering on Ukraine’s brave fight for that future.”
That declaration broke the mold: usually—and as one might imagine—royal figures prefer to stay out of geopolitics, keeping their countryside duties the priority.
Sibling Switch‑Up
Harry & Meghan, on their own platform, echoed the message: “We stand with the Ukrainian people against this blatant breach of international and humanitarian law.” The couple’s spate of political muscle has done Republic‑style lately, even mercilessly after stepping aside in 2022.
Remember That 2014 Comment?
Everyone still chuckles when you remember the day Prince Charles, then Prince of Wales and future king, meandered into the “Russian equals Hitler” remark. That splat‑slide came right after Russia annexed Crimea. Russian diplomats instantly slammed it, calling it “unacceptable” and “outrageous.” The call‑out was the first foreign‑policy misstep the future monarch ever involved in.
Windsor Castle Cancelled – Why?
So when the Palace announced the controversial diplomatic reception was cancelled, it was no surprise. The 95‑year‑old Queen’s team had taken a suggestion from Liz Truss, who leapt straight to a position that the event might be too risky if backed by Russia or Belarus—a country that has been under scrutiny for aiding the invasion.
The Bottom Line
Raja‑style silence shifted into an ally‑style applause. The Royals’ choice to voice loyalty, and even to lift their heads high in diplomatic support, indicates that even deep‑rooted traditions can flex when a crisis sneaks up. Whether it’s for Ukraine or any other nation, the baton’s now in their hands, ready to play the next chord of solidarity.
