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Prince William landed in Tel Aviv on Monday for the first official visit of a member of the British Royal Family to Israel.
William, 36, left Amman after two successful days highlighting links between Britain and Jordan, visiting archaeological ruins and establishing a new friendship with 23-year-old Crown Prince Hussein.
Now comes the most difficult part of his Middle East tour, as the Royal Father strives to build bridges, cement old friendships and see for himself the communities that make up historic Jerusalem and the contested territories.
Prince William arriving in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 25, 2018.
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"The complex challenges in the region are of course well known," said William's spokesman, Jason Knauf, on the approach of the historic visit. "The non-political nature of His Royal Highness's role – in common with all royal visits abroad – brings to light the peoples of the region: their cultures, their youth, their aspirations and their experiences. "
"In cities with historical stories that are never far from the headlines, the Duke's goal will be to meet as many people as possible," said Knauf, "and to use the spotlight as his visit will bring to celebrate their hopes for the future. "
Prince William in Tel Aviv, Israel, June 25, 2018.
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William will be staying at the famous King David Hotel in Jerusalem and will begin Tuesday at Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center also located in the Israeli capital.
William's visit marks the first visit of a member of the Royal Family on official mission to Israel. Prince Philip went in 1994 for a Yad Vashem ceremony in honor of his mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who saved the Jews during the Holocaust by opening the gates of his palace in Greece. In 2016, Prince Charles attended the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.
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