Prince William’s has now completed his historic visit to Israel – the first ever official visit by a member of the British Royal Family.
Scroll down to see the latest updates as they happened.
THE END OF AN HISTORIC TRIP
Prince William has departed from Israel, bringing to an end an incredible and historic trip
להתראות פרינס צ׳ארמינג. #ביקורמלכותי pic.twitter.com/uCkopIoAA6
— UK in Israel 🇬🇧 (@ukinisrael) June 28, 2018
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
IN JERUSALEM’S OLD CITY
Prince William has concluded his tour of the Old City with a visit to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the Old City of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/u2hQ19Bgyi
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
Prince William has taken a stroll through the Old City shared here by an excited onlooker
Just saw Prince William in Old City, Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/muewF8PjX4
— Chloe Pavlech (@Cpav15) June 28, 2018
Prince William becomes the first ever member of the British Royal Family to pray at the Western Wall
#PrinceWilliam becomes the first ever member of the British Royal Family to pray at the Western Wall #Jerusalem #Israel #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/uRCJfKBLy9
— CUFI UK (@CUFI_UK) June 28, 2018
History being made today – Prince William in solemn prayer at the holy site of the Western Wall in Jerusalem #RoyalVisitIsrael #PrinceWilliam pic.twitter.com/jwMr8Ms5o5
— Russell Myers (@rjmyers) June 28, 2018
A very excited @chiefrabbi on a moment of history #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/XB6WHxayUB
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 28, 2018
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem on the final day of his tour.
Pix by @ianvogler pic.twitter.com/Fs7nn3kMdl
— Derek Momodu (@DelMody) June 28, 2018
History is made as the Chief Rabbi accompanies HRH The Duke of Cambridge to the Western Wall in Jerusalem – standing at the epicentre of the Jewish world. pic.twitter.com/DrdMP158xO
— Chief Rabbi Mirvis (@chiefrabbi) June 28, 2018
Prince William at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.@KensingtonRoyal @IsraelinUK @MarkRegev @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/YxhmdzOBIW
— Ofir Gendelman (@ofirgendelman) June 28, 2018
Early today Prince William visited the Temple Mount
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Dome of the Rock. pic.twitter.com/20NJAxBaXa
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge visits al-Aqsa Mosque. pic.twitter.com/9MKhy9wrz1
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
William has started the day with a visit to the Mount of Olives where he paid respects to the grave of his great-grandmother Princess Alice.
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
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
On the final day of his tour, the Duke of Cambridge is visiting the Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Mount of Olives, where he will pay his respects at the grave of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice #royaltourisrael pic.twitter.com/V75QWmmxwD
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) June 28, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge lays flowers in the tomb of his great-grandmother, Princess Alice at the Church of St Mary Magdalene, before walking through the Garden of Gethsemane #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/hrjM6Ch0oL
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) June 28, 2018
At the Mount of Olives, The Duke of Cambridge views the Old City of Jerusalem. pic.twitter.com/irWcx94I1h
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 28, 2018
Video: Prince William at the Mount of Olives viewpoint #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/qdsiadzVAP
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 28, 2018
WEDNESDAY
IN RAMALLAH
Kensington Palace thanks people of Ramallah
Thank you to the people of Ramallah for the lovely reception for The Duke of Cambridge today! pic.twitter.com/URJoaAq0CY
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 27, 2018
At Ramallah Friends School, The Duke of Cambridge meets aspiring young footballers for a kickabout ⚽ pic.twitter.com/tJfB14kDwZ
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 27, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge was greeted by the Mayor of Ramallah, Musa Hadid, for a Cultural Festival in the city, where he sampled local food and culture. pic.twitter.com/Ti6Q4XUUqS
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 27, 2018
Prince William is visiting a street festival in Ramallah
After his visit to the refugee camp, Prince William is back here in Ramallah in what my Mum would call a snazzy jacket. pic.twitter.com/yCYoLCjJnG
— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) June 27, 2018
Prince William has met with Mahmoud Abbas
In Ramallah The Duke of Cambridge meets Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. pic.twitter.com/5rpouknxb3
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 27, 2018
11:17 (13:17) The Duke of Cambridge arrives at the office of Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas
Prince William is welcomed by Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas at his headquarters in Ramallah in the West Bank pic.twitter.com/1cTVvZp1Jj
— Joe (@joedyke) June 27, 2018
Prince William meets Palestinian President #Abbas in #Ramallah. (pic: @Reuters) pic.twitter.com/lpZLUq2Twu
— Molly Hunter (@mollymhunter) June 27, 2018
MEETING NETTA
09:32 (11:32) The crowds are out this morning in Tel Aviv for the surprise meeting between Prince William and Eurovision winner, Netta Barzilai
You want me to be a singer? You haven’t heard me sing –
you wouldn’t want that! says Prince William to @NettaBarzilai #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/uWFsZDrmgG— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 27, 2018
Prince William meets Israel’s Eurovision Song Contest winner Netta in Tel Aviv today. pic.twitter.com/0thykWGhPY
— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) June 27, 2018
In case you want to know what a gazoz is, here are Prince William and @NettaBarzilai’s…. #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/KCTbV4UkgS
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 27, 2018
Earlier this morning, Prince William visited the newly renovated Beit Ha’ir Museum where he met with mental health and environmental activists
This morning, the Duke of Cambridge visited Tel Aviv’s Beit Ha’ir Museum, where he met with volunteers and activists working in areas of mental health, the environment, LGBT issues and youth activism #RoyalvisitIsrael #PrinceWilliam pic.twitter.com/C1OFXTH6XO
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) June 27, 2018
TUESDAY
Prince William gave address at a special reception in Tel Aviv hosted by the British Ambassador to Israel
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara attended a reception for Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, at the residence of British Ambassador David Quarrey. 🇮🇱🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/aEiXDDtuem
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 26, 2018
“Tomorrow I will meet more young people from around the country, working on the environment, mental health and helping the less fortunate.
These young people are painting a bright future for Israel.” – The Duke of Cambridge. pic.twitter.com/cEg7AlIeGP
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
IN TEL AVIV VISITING THE BEACH!
The Duke is now sharing watermelon with surfers
Prince William shares some watermelon with surfers in Tel Aviv #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/FpRUEHRYjF
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 26, 2018
Talking change in youth empowerment and environmental protection — on @TelAviv beach The Duke of Cambridge meets surfers Lee Korzits, Omri Hazor and Shushu Aharoni. pic.twitter.com/KETnvbX7s4
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
The huge crowds gave the Prince a very warm reception
Thank you to the huge crowds that came to greet The Duke of Cambridge on @TelAviv beach 🏖 pic.twitter.com/DjbgnnOwGU
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
15:00 (17:00) Prince William is at the beautiful Frishman beach in Tel Aviv viewing volleyball with the mayor
🏐 The Duke of Cambridge joined the @mayoroftelaviv Ron Huldai to meet meet talented volleyballers on @TelAviv beach. pic.twitter.com/sjevBvfuc6
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
Prince William learns the game of footvolley … 🏐 #RoyalvisitIsrael 🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/cVjUfXoxJV
— Chris Ship (@chrisshipitv) June 26, 2018
#PrinceWilliam walking along the beach on @TelAviv with the mayor of the city. @theemilyfrances discusses with @CarmitLevite the Prince's visit to Israel: #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/pdbOXwpD0V
— i24NEWS English (@i24NEWS_EN) June 26, 2018
IN JAFFA VISITING CHARITIES
Prince William is meeting children involved in a cross-community project promoting Jewish-Arab coexistence in Jaffa
Prince William met with our amazing Arab & Jewish girls & boys, encouraging them to keep working together to advance shared-living & peace through sport. We were honored that he chose to meet with us & hope that the delegation was inspired by our story. #1Goal4Peace pic.twitter.com/8LlW09ll9L
— PeresCenterForPeace&Innovation (@PeresCenter) June 26, 2018
Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge and footballer Tomer Hemed attend a session at the Equaliser football programme, Jaffa, Tel Aviv, Israel as part of his tour of the Middle East. pic.twitter.com/kleXFvdpIR
— Derek Momodu (@DelMody) June 26, 2018
Prince William scored two out of three in a penalty shootout today at a cross-community project in Jaffa. Not the Penalty King but not bad. Here are his first two. pic.twitter.com/kVWe3BqrtK
— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) June 26, 2018
Thank you to The Duke of Cambridge for spending time with The Equalizer today in Jaffa. We are beyond proud to support this programme, enabling 998 disadvantaged Jewish & Arab children to take part in northern Israel. @TEqualizer @KensingtonRoyal @MarkRegev pic.twitter.com/vE3ber7eMX
— UJIA (@UJIAcharity) June 26, 2018
AT PRESIDENT RIVLIN’S RESIDENCE
More images of the Duke of Cambridge’s visit with President Rivlin
Some warm memories of an historic meeting in #Jerusalem. A true honor to welcome HRH #PrinceWilliam the Duke of Cambridge to the President’s Residence, the first official visit by the the UK @RoyalFamily pic.twitter.com/ykkx9VPuUI
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) June 26, 2018
President Rivlin, who is a Liverpool supporter, seemed delighted with the shirt, signed by Steven Gerrard, which was presented to him by Prince William.
H.R.H. Prince William Duke of Cambridge having heard of @PresidentRuvi Rivlins love of football and his support for #liverpoolfc presented the President with a signed shirt by Liverpool's legendary midfielder Steven Gerrard. The President was duly surprised and grateful. pic.twitter.com/L7noj5R2ZD
— Meron Reuben (@AmbMeronReuben) June 26, 2018
Prince William: “I’m looking forward to getting to meet as many Israelis as possible – and understand Israeli history and culture in the next few days”
Prince William, in his first public comments in Israel, says he is "looking forward to getting to meet as many Israelis as possible – and understand Israeli history and culture in the next few days." pic.twitter.com/bVtKpTxNqo
— Amy Spiro (@AmySpiro) June 26, 2018
President Reuven Rivlin, speaking to Prince William, said he asks the prince to bring PA President Mahmoud Abbas a “message of peace” when the pair meet later this week.
Video: Prince William meets President Rivlin of Israel – who asks him to take a message of peace for him to President Abbas of Palestine when they meet later this week #RoyalvisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/yWFSFZ1Ge6
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 26, 2018
11:12 (13:12) Prince William has arrived for a meeting with President Reuven Rivlin
President Reuven Rivlin greeted Prince William, recalling how he was born a British citizen and went to school on King George Street.
“We appreciate the connection between our two peoples and our two states,” he said, joking that Israeli soccer teams are not up to par with their English counterparts.
Prince William has arrived at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, where he will soon meet with President Reuven Rivlin, and, I believe, say a few public words. pic.twitter.com/mcRMpxHl0X
— Amy Spiro (@AmySpiro) June 26, 2018
AT PM NETANYAHU’S RESIDENCE
More footage and images of behind the scenes at the Prime Minister’s residence
Prince William in Jerusalem meeting Prime Minister Netanyahu
Wonderful! Prince William has been warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara in Jerusalem.We love to see Britain and Israel coming together in friendship!God bless Israel and God bless the UK!#UK #Israel #PrinceWilliam #PrayforIsrael #PrayforUK #IsraelUK #RoyalVisit #Netanyahu #CUFI #LoveIsrael #AmYisraelChai
Posted by Christians United for Israel – UK on Tuesday, 26 June 2018
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, hosted Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, at the Prime Minister's Residence in Jerusalem. 🇮🇱🇬🇧https://t.co/oyI4uQ9eKH pic.twitter.com/DzOg0JHGY4
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 26, 2018
Prime Minister and his wife, together with Prince William, met with descendants of Haimaki & Rachel Cohen, who were saved during the Holocaust by Princess Alice, the Prince’s great-grandmother.
At the @IsraeliPM’s residence, The Duke of Cambridge, PM @Netanyahu and Mrs Netanyahu met Edith and Phillipe Cohen, two descendants of people sheltered by Princess Alice, The Duke’s great-grandmother, during the Holocaust. pic.twitter.com/BhevDJFvE6
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
10:24 (12:24) Prime Minister Netanyahu and his wife Sara have greeted Prince William at their residence in Jerusalem
Welcome to Israel HRH Prince William, it is an honor and a pleasure to have you here. 🇬🇧🇮🇱 pic.twitter.com/V7sqQ1NR4P
— PM of Israel (@IsraeliPM) June 26, 2018
HRH #PrinceWilliam has now met with @IsraeliPM @netanyahu & his wife Sara at the Israeli PM's Residence in Jerusalem … conveniently located on Balfour Street no less! #RoyalVisitIsrael @RoyalFamily @KensingtonRoyal pic.twitter.com/GzlcePxD5H
— Arsen Ostrovsky (@Ostrov_A) June 26, 2018
AT YAD VASHEM HOLOCAUST MUSEUM
Prince William wrote a personal message in the Yad Vashem visitor’s book
Following his trip to Yad Vashem, where he toured the museum, laid a wreath in the hall of remembrance, and met two survivors from the Kindertransport, William wrote in the guest book that his visit was “profoundly moving.”
“I’m honoured that my own great grandmother is one of these righteous among the nations. We must never forget the Holocaust – the murder of 6 million men, women & children, simply because they were Jewish.”
The Duke wrote a personal message in the @yadvashem visitor’s book “I am honoured that my own great grandmother is one of these Righteous Among the Nations.” William will pay his respects at Princess Alice’s grave in Jerusalem on the final day of #royalvisitisrael pic.twitter.com/8V1VnAw0me
— Roya Nikkhah (@RoyaNikkhah) June 26, 2018
Prince William lays a wreath to honour Jews murdered in the Holocaust
ביקור הנסיך | ויליאם מניח זר בעת ביקורו ביד ושם pic.twitter.com/0AH8LXpU0w
— חדשות עשר (@news10) June 26, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge lays a wreath at @YadVashem, in memory of those who perished in the Holocaust #NeverForget pic.twitter.com/lqlfUreRg9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
Prince William rekindles the eternal flame during a ceremony commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem pic.twitter.com/Zr2XkyuQdK
— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) June 26, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge met Paul Minikes-Alexander and Henry Foner, survivors of the Holocaust and the Kindertransport
At @YadVashem, The Duke of Cambridge meets Paul Minikes-Alexander and Henry Foner, survivors of the Holocaust and the Kindertransport. pic.twitter.com/QNuzQK0wZp
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
Must watch: Henry Foner says he owes the UK his life
Moving words from Henry Foner, 86, whose prescient father Max sent his only son on the Kindertransport to Wales before the start of the war but sent him a postcard every day. He was later murdered in Auschwitz. Henry, who now lives in Jerusalem, says he owes the UK his life. pic.twitter.com/9WbUFS3o2b
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 26, 2018
The Duke is joined by the UK’s Chief Rabbi
Prince William @yadvashem with @chiefrabbi pic.twitter.com/oEVKkbMBY8
— Justin Cohen (@CohenJust) June 26, 2018
The Duke of Cambridge visits the Hall of Names at @YadVashem, Israel's official memorial to the Jewish victims of the Holocaust. pic.twitter.com/15g7YEdxA9
— Kensington Palace (@KensingtonRoyal) June 26, 2018
08:18 (10:18) Prince William arrives at Yad Vashem
Prince William arrives at @yadvashem #RoyalVisitIsrael pic.twitter.com/kCd0hzjdlQ
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) June 26, 2018
MONDAY
16:17 (18:17) Prince William has landed in Israel, becoming the first member of the British Royal Family to do so in an official capacity
An historic moment. The first official Royal visit to Israel in its 70 year history, as Prince William steps off the plane in Tel Aviv. @LBC pic.twitter.com/Ere5bViHq0
— Matthew Thompson (@mattuthompson) June 25, 2018
The kettle is on. President Rivlin plans to receive the Duke of Cambridge in the most British way possible
Ready to welcome His Royal Highness Prince William, Duke of Cambridge… pic.twitter.com/FVDUeIKn3p
— Reuven Rivlin (@PresidentRuvi) June 25, 2018
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