Prince William Faces Backlash For Saying War Is ‘Alien’ To Europe
etcanada.comPrince William is facing backlash for comments made while visiting the Ukrainian Cultural Centre on Wednesday. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were speaking to volunteers about the war in Ukraine when the future king exclaimed, “It’s very alien to see this in Europe.
We are all behind you.” Of course, there have been a number of wars in Europe including the Bosnian War, Croatian War and World War I and II.
The racist rhetoric was quickly called out on social media. READ MORE: Prince William And Kate Middleton Visit Ukrainian Cultural Centre In London Amid Russian Attacks “Horrific comment,” Bernice King, daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., tweeted. “European people ran roughshod over the continent of Africa, pillaging communities, raping women, enslaving human beings, colonizing for profit and power, stealing resources, causing generational devastation.
And European nations continue to harm Africa.” READ MORE: Duchess Camilla Meets Actress Emerald Fennell Who Plays Her In ‘The Crown’ ET Canada has reached out to Kensington Palace for comment.
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