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Prince William pays secret visit to sick children from Gaza

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  • The Prince of Wales met Gazan children evacuated to the UK for specialist medical care, stating he was "moved by their courage".
  • Kensington Palace confirmed Prince William wished to offer comfort to the young people who have "endured experiences no child should ever face".
  • Fifty children from Gaza and their immediate families had arrived in Britain for treatment by 21 November, according to the Department of Health and Social Care.
  • The Prince also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the NHS teams providing exceptional care to the children and their families.
  • This engagement follows a previous visit by Prince William in 2018, when he met Palestinian children in a West Bank refugee camp.
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