The Prince of Wales's visit to Poland highlights his international role within the Royal Family - and the monarchy's 'soft power'.
Although the Royal Family can't be directly involved with politics, this was"soft power" working its hardest - putting Prince William on a diplomatic charm offensive.
Of course, we've long known his support for Ukraine, but this level of engagement, coming within miles of the Ukrainian border went one step further.These visits are chosen by the government but always in collaboration with Kensington Palace. We're told the trip was, in part, a"personal mission" for Prince William.He sat down, he chatted and he listened.
We're told he made a personal donation of bikes and scooters for the children based in one of Warsaw's vast accommodation centres. And he took time meeting young Ukrainians who've resettled in Poland, many to continue their studies. One young student told us that his visit one year on from the war was an important reminder for the rest of the world that the suffering and the fighting continue.This was only a short visit, but one which perhaps says a great deal about Prince William's international role within the Royal Family.
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