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Prince William Quietly Visits Gazan Children Receiving NHS Care in the UK

The visit underscores the UK's NHS mission to treat evacuated Gaza children under a government program.

Overview

  • Kensington Palace confirmed the Prince of Wales met a small number of young patients in a private setting to offer comfort and thank hospital teams.
  • Officials say 50 children and their immediate family members have been brought from Gaza for treatment in Britain as of November 21.
  • No images or identifying details from the visit were released due to security and safeguarding considerations.
  • The government says medical evacuations were conducted with partners over the autumn and it stands ready to scale up health support following the ceasefire.
  • The NHS began providing specialist care to Gazan children in September as part of the humanitarian mission, with some reports noting transit via Jordan after security checks.