Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte attend Wimbledon in July 2023.Photo:Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty
Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty
Kate MiddletonsaysPrincess Charlottestarted the morning on a sweet note at their home!
On Wednesday, the Princess of Wales, 41, visited the Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell to learn more about the organization’s work to support Ukrainian refugees who relocated to the area amid theRussian invasion. While chatting with an 8-year-old girl named Liza, Princess Kate said that her only daughter Charlotte — who is also 8 — brightened her morning with a song.
Kate Middleton speaks to 8-year-old Ukrainian refuge, Liza.Chris Jackson/Getty
Chris Jackson/Getty
Her comment caused Liza to exclaim, and Kate replied, “Do you know that song? Does it have the same tune? I heard that this morning and it made me very happy this morning.”
Princess Kate — who is known for her warm way with kids — used asignature moveand squatted to chat with Liza at eye level, and asked the little girl about her favorite song and who she was at the center with to get to know her better. In a cute connection, Liza stood directly in front of Kate for a group photo.
Kate Middleton poses for a photo with staff, volunteers and Ukrainians at Vsi Razom Community Hub on Oct. 4.Chris Jackson/Getty
The Princess of Wales also met the Hub’s psychologist who visits those who are adjusting to life in their new home once a week for mental health support.Though the British royals traditionally avoid voicing political opinions, the family hasshared supportfor Ukraine amid the ongoing invasion. Her community center visit on Wednesday is part of a series of events that Kate and William have undertaken to show their solidarity with the Eastern European country.
Kate Middleton visits Vsi Razom Community Hub on Oct. 4.Chris Jackson/Getty
In September 2022, Kate held aspecial audiencewith Ukraine’s First LadyOlena Zelenskaat Buckingham Palace, who traveled to the U.K. to attendQueen Elizabeth’s funeral. In March,Prince Williammade asurprise tripto Poland to thank the people for their “humanity and hospitality” during the ongoing crisis in neighboring Ukraine.
Last spring, the Prince and Princess of Wales also made aunannounced visit to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Londonthat month to hear about the efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the U.K. and across Europe.
During the stop, William spoke about how his three kids hadasked him questionsabout the conflict.
Kate Middleton and Prince William visit the visit the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in London in March 2022.Neil Mockford/GC Images
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While chatting with members of the Ukrainian community and volunteers in March 2022,Prince Williamshared that the couple’s three children are aware of the situation.
“Ours have been coming home asking all about it,” William said in conversation with members of the Ukranian community and volunteers, according toRebecca English. “They are obviously talking about it with their friends at school.”
Like many parents, the Prince of Wales said he had to “choose my words carefully to explain what is going on.”
source: people.com
