Overview

• In a speech at Gunnersbury Park, the Prince of Wales condemned the killing of aid workers as a “cruel affront” to humanitarian principles.
• He cited casualty figures of 385 aid workers killed last year and 300 so far this year, calling for better protection and recognition.
• William met staff from UNRWA, Mines Advisory Group, Islamic Relief, Médecins Sans Frontières and Norwegian People’s Aid, along with bereaved families and survivors.
• The memorial by artist Michael Landy features a circle of 15 life-sized figures with gaps inviting visitors to “complete the circle,” each bearing a story from those who have given or received aid.
• His remarks referenced crises from Gaza and Ukraine to Sudan, Myanmar and Haiti, and followed news of Princess Anne’s unannounced visit to Kyiv at the UK government’s request.