Prince William is committed to making peace in the Middle East his "life project" after his historic trip to the region.
This week the Duke of Cambridge became the first king to officially travel to Israel and
The father of three, aged 36, was so touched by the stories of those he had encountered – especially the suffering endured by young people – that he even personally rewrote an official half-discourse to reflect his own feelings. Now, the former military pilot has been given the mission to campaign for a "just and lasting peace."
A senior source of the Palace told the Sunday Mirror that the Duke was determined to resolve the mutual hostility that had been brewing for a long time.
William and the children in Ramallah, Palestine (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror)
Before the visit, not sure of how he would get him, he asked his assistants to inform him closely about the labyrinthine policy that condemned previous attempts at peace to failure.
And at the end of the trip, he told them, "It's the beginning of something new, I will always respect my commitments to the people I've met."
insider revealed, "Politicians who affect the life of this younger generation can only hold office for five, ten, or twenty years – but William knows his duty is in life."
Tradition dictates that the family Royal remains neutral rather than entering the political landscape at home or abroad.
But sources say that William wants to play a significant role in bringing "peace and prosperity" to the Middle East and intends to use his global platform as a force for good in the region
President Mahmoud Abbas (Image: PA)
His dedication echoes the work of his mother, Princess Diana, with causes that have been important to her for many years, continuing to helping "forgotten" people
. The Middle East tour has been hailed by political and religious leaders on both sides as having real potential to change the game.
He is considered the perfect foil of Donald Trump, whose inflamed rhetoric and rash decision to move the US Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem caused a huge political uproar, massive demonstrations and violent deaths.
After the riots and hundreds of casualties, William made the decision to make speeches to both parties to the conflict. delivering the same message: "Never hope and reconciliation were more necessary"
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The Duke traveled to the war-torn region without his wife Kate, who is on maternity leave after the birth of Prince Louis in April
He had historic meetings with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, the first Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara in Jerusalem, where he donned a sacred cap to pray at the Wailing Wall.
million. Rivlin sent shockwaves around the world when he asked William to deliver a message of peace to his counterpart, President Mahmoud Abbas. border in Palestine.
Far from shunning the challenge of bringing the two parties together, William would have told his assistants that he intended to "do what is right".
A royal source said: "The visit had a profound effect on
" The places he visited, the people he met and the stories that he has heard him deeply moved.
Meeting of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Ben-Artzi in Beit Aghion (Image: REX / Shutterstock)
"He spoke at length with his advisers about how whose young people affected by the unrest in the region need hope to be able to hope for a better future.
"William is a young and intelligent man who is very much in tune with the politics of the world."
"Nobody will forget when he told the Palestinian people that he had not been forgotten." He has often thought of his mother's legacy and hopes that his efforts will lead a new chapter for future generations. "
Diana's campaigns have brought to light various causes, including marginalized men who die of AIDS in East London, victims of leprosy in India, and mutilated landmine victims in Angola.
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William tells the inhabitants: "I hope that thanks to my presence here and to the understanding of the challenges to which you are confronted, friendship ties and Palestinians want Jerusalem- East, captured by Israel with the West Bank and Gaza Strip in the 1967 war, is the capital of a state they seek to establish in both countries. territories. In 2005, Israeli troops and settlers withdrew from Gaza, now led by Hamas Islamists.
Up to now, British policy was not to conduct official royal visits to the tinder area.
But our source stated: "William was glad that the subject of politics was openly revealed, because it allowed him to speak freely about the problems of the Middle East and the search for peace in the separate states. [19659002"Thewayhewasreceivedontheworldstagewasveryencouragingforhim"ChiefRabbiEphraimMirvisspeakingearlierthisweekpraisedWilliamas"afigureheadforayoungergeneration"[19659002] stated: "It is obvious that Prince William has the will and desire to lead on this issue. The whole world will be behind him to succeed. "
During his trip, William also visited the neighboring country of Jordan and visited the former site of Jerash, where his wife Kate was photographed at the age of four.] Flying colors after a test on the world stage
By Russell Myers of Mirror in Jerusalem
Not long ago it would have seemed impossible A member of the royal family – not to mention the future king – wading in the peace process in the Middle East
For somebody relatively inexperienced on the world political scene, would that be a test too far? But the opponents were wrong – and William's brave actions will reverberate in the the whole world for years to come.
It was history in the making and I had the privilege of being on the front row.
My time with the Duke of Cambridge during his tour in the Middle East, the first time that a royal went in Israel or Palestine, which is officially occupied, it will remain in the memory for a long time.
William seemed to grow with each passing day, every encounter with which he sailed successfully and every story he told.
Prince William embodies many of the characteristic traits of his mother, Princess Diana [Image: Daily Mirror]
The Holocaust survivors he came, he listened and he acted.
There is no doubt that this trip had a profound effect on him.
] William clearly has a sense of purpose in the world. With his campaign on mental health, fighting cyberbullying in children and supporting disadvantaged communities, he embodies many of the traits of his mother, Princess Diana.
Like her, he wants to highlight injustices around the world. to be a powerful voice for the marginalized.
This was probably his first major test on the world stage and he passed brilliantly.
It remains to be seen until he can go. But what there can be no doubt is that William will give everything to work.
Prince's visit shows Britain's position
By Fawaz A Gerges, professor of Middle Eastern politics at LSE
in the Holy Land is historically and symbolically important. It has reached a critical point when tensions between Israelis and Palestinians are very high and the peace process is suspended.
For Palestinians, it was a breath of fresh air, reaffirming the British government's position that the Old City of Jerusalem is occupied by Palestinians. Territories.
This contrasts with Trump's decision to move the United States Embassy to Jerusalem against the world opposition
. It clarifies Britain's position with regard to the two-State solution. During his tour of the Palestinian territories, Prince William informed them that the world had not abandoned them and that Britain recognized their legitimate aspirations.
He might not be able to make changes in the near future. play a more active role in salvaging the two-state solution.
