LIVE ROYAL BLOG – Prince William in Jerusalem’s Old City
Follow the Duke of Cambridge as he concludes on his historic visit to the Jewish state....
OPINION: Playing on the same side
Natie Shevel, UJIA Regional Director, reflects on shared ‘goals’ of UK and Israel following the Prince’s historic trip to the Jewish state
READ: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/playing-on-the-same-side/
Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
OPINION: Royal visit was a shrewd move
BICOM chief James Sorene reflects on the PR success of the Duke of Cambridge’s trip to the Jewish state
READ: http://blogs.timesofisrael.com/royal-visit-was-a-shrewd-move/
Photo credit: Tim Rooke/Rex Features/PA Wire
Hilik Bar MK: The Prince’s trip was moving and momentous
The Deputy Speaker of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, reflects on meeting the Duke of Cambridge during his historic Royal tour
OPINION – Hilik Bar MK: The Prince’s trip was moving and momentous
Israeli Envoy to UK wishes Prince William a safe journey after historic visit
Wishing His Royal Highness a safe journey home after his historic trip to #Israel and the region. ????????????????
Nesia tova!
נסיעה טובה pic.twitter.com/Q7j1Gx2k44— Mark Regev (@MarkRegev) June 28, 2018
Prince William departs Israel after historic trip
להתראות פרינס צ׳ארמינג. #ביקורמלכותי pic.twitter.com/uCkopIoAA6
— UK in Israel ???????? (@ukinisrael) June 28, 2018
Jewish Views podcast: Justin Cohen in Israel
Listen to this week’s episode of the Jewish Views Podcast:
A few thoughts on the Royal visit from our reporter on the ground…
1) Prince William will shortly leave Israel for London. I’ll write more after some sleep but as a proud Brit and a proud Jew with a passion
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
2) for Israel it’s truly been the greatest privilege and honour of my career to join @KensingtonRoyal over the last 4 days
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
3) I must admit to have been chocken up on more than one occasion. William appeared to have got so much out of it and learnt a great
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
4) deal. A region that should have seen such a visit before now loved having him. So many Israelis felt they were finally been recognised
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
5) Whether or not he prayed at kotel for peace or World Cup, let them both come true. And remember it was diverse Jerusalem wot done it:)
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
6) Mazeltov to everyone who finally made this happen including outgoing top aide Miguel Head. All the hard work was more than worth it! Wow!
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
Prince William visits Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Duke of Cambridge visits holy Christian pilgrimage site in the Old City of Jerusalem.
The church reportedly contains the two holiest sites in Christianity: the site where Jesus was crucified and Jesus’s empty tomb.
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/u2hQ19Bgyi
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
Hendon Barmitzvah boy has a Royal surprise at Kotel!
Barmitzvah boy from Hendon, Shimi Abramson, was celebrating his barmitzvah day when William arrived at Kotel
What a moment for this barmitzvah boy from Hendon. Shimi Abramson celebrating his big day when William arrived at Kotel #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/cqRcEiwRmp
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
https://twitter.com/MaxFosterCNN/status/1012234230393376768
Chief Rabbi reflects on Prince William’s historic Kotel moment
A very excited @chiefrabbi on a moment of history #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/XB6WHxayUB
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
Duke of Cambridge visits the Dome of the Rock and Al Aqsa
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Dome of the Rock, on Temple Mount.
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Dome of the Rock. pic.twitter.com/20NJAxBaXa
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge visits al-Aqsa Mosque. pic.twitter.com/9MKhy9wrz1
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
Duke pays respects at tomb of great-grandmother
The Duke of Cambridge has made a poignant pilgrimage to the final resting place in Jerusalem of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice – famed for saving a Jewish family from the Holocaust.
William visited the tomb of the deeply religious woman, who was formally recognised by the State of Israel for her bravery in harbouring a Jewish mother and some of her children from the Nazis.
The visit came on the last day of the duke’s historic five-day tour of the Middle East, and he also toured religious sites revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims in Jerusalem’s Old City.
At the Western Wall – the holiest site in Judaism as it is the last remnant of Herod’s temple – William, wearing a kippah, or skull cap, as a mark of respect, approached the landmark and followed the centuries-old tradition of placing a written prayer in a crack in the wall.
Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, who joined the duke at the holy site, said: “Today we experienced a moment of history which will live long in the memory of Jews around the world.
“The Western Wall stands at the epicentre of our faith. To see the future monarch come to pay his respects was a remarkable gesture of friendship and a sign of the duke’s regard for the sanctity of Jerusalem.”
The Duke of Cambridge pays his respects at the tomb of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice, at the Church of St Mary Magdalene. pic.twitter.com/NOZH1oNKCo
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
Prince William’s moment of reflection at the Kotel
Prince William has visited the Western Wall on the final morning of his historic Middle East tour, as several barmitzvah celebrations continued all around him.
The Duke of Cambridge was joined by Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis at Judaism’s holiest site, where he placed a note in the Wall.
As is traditional, he placed his hand in the wall in silent reflection, before walking a few steps backwards.
He arrived at the Kotel after touring the Temple Mount, and he will also see the Church of the Holy Sepulcre – the final stop of the first ever official Royal visit to Israel and the Palestinian Territories.
The Duke’s day also saw him lay flowers at the grave of his great grandmother Princess Alice, who saved a family of Jews during the Shoah. She was later recognised as Righteous Among the Nations.
What a moment for this barmitzvah boy from Hendon. Shimi Abramson celebrating his big day when William arrived at Kotel #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/cqRcEiwRmp
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
Prince William visits Mount of Olives
At the Mount of Olives, The Duke of Cambridge views the Old City of Jerusalem.
At the Mount of Olives, The Duke of Cambridge views the Old City of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/irWcx94I1h
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
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- The Duke of Cambridge with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis (left) at the Western Wall during a visit to Jerusalem’s Old City. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
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- The Duke of Cambridge at the Western Wall, with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis, during a visit to Jerusalem’s Old City. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
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- The Duke of Cambridge at the Western Wall during a visit to Jerusalem’s Old City. Photo credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
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- Prince William at the Al Aqsa mosque
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- Prince William at the Dome of the Rock
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- Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge at the Western Wall
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- The Duke of Cambridge at Mount of Olives overlooking Jerusalem’s Old City
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- Pirnce William laying flowers at Pricess Alice’s tomb Credit: KensingtonRoyal on Twitter
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- Moment of reflection: The prince places a private note in the Western Wall.
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- Barmitzvah boy from Hendon, Shimi Abramson celebrating his big day when William arrived at Kotel
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- Prince WIlliam alongside the Chief Rabbi (left) praying at the Western Wall
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- The Duke of Cambridge visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem. Source: @KensingtonRoyal
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