Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton stepped out for Holocaust Memorial Day in the U.K. and had an emotional reunion.
Kate, 43, hugged Holocaust survivors Yvonne Bernstein and Steven Frank while at the Guildhall in London on Monday, January 27. She and William, 43, attended the event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau. “It’s so nice to see you,” Kate could be heard saying to Bernstein, 87, while greeting her with a warm embrace, according to video footage obtained by Hello! Magazine .
She also sat down next to Frank, 89, and held on to him as they shared hellos. (Kate previously photographed both Bernstein and Frank Kensington Palace in January 2020.) The couple snapped photos with the survivors, some of whom told their stories at the event, before William stood up to speak.
A post shared by Emily Nash (@emilynashhello) “I am honored to join you today to mark Holocaust Memorial Day and to remember the millions murdered during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides,” the Prince of Wales said. “We also remember those survivors who have lived with scars, both mental and physical. Their bravery, in sharing with us the most harrowing moments of their lives, are extremely powerful and ensure that we never forget.
I assure them we never will.” William read an excerpt from the book Holocaust Heroes before concluding his speech. “It has been a great honor for Catherine and I to join you all today,” he said.
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