Holocaust survivors recall horrors of Auschwitz as Prince William and Kate attend London memorial

Princess of Wales to attend UK Holocaust memorial this afternoonpublished at 14:27 Greenwich Mean Time 27 January

14:27 GMT 27 January

Sean Coughlan
Royal correspondent

Image source, PA Media

Catherine, the Princess
of Wales, will be attending a Holocaust Memorial Day event in the UK this
afternoon.

It was already known that Prince William would be at the
memorial, but it’s been announced that Catherine will be there alongside him,
as she continues her return from ill-health.

The event will bring together religious and civic leaders, as
well as survivors of the Holocaust.

The royals have been very committed to these commemorations.
King Charles is taking part in the memorial at Auschwitz in Poland.

Queen Camilla, at a reception last week hosted by the Anne Frank
Trust, delivered a strong speech about the need to prevent prejudice.

“Today, more than ever, with levels of antisemitism at their
highest level for a generation; and disturbing rises in Islamophobia and other forms
of racism and prejudice, we must heed this warning,” said the Queen.

“The deadly seeds of the Holocaust were sown at first in small
acts of exclusion, of aggression and of discrimination,” she said.

Holocaust survivors gathered in London today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, the infamous concentration camp where over one million people were killed during World War II. Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the memorial service, listening to the harrowing stories of survivors who recalled the horrors they endured at the hands of the Nazis.

As the world commemorates International Holocaust Remembrance Day, it is crucial to remember the atrocities that took place during this dark chapter of history. The survivors who spoke at the memorial shared their heartbreaking experiences of losing loved ones, enduring starvation and torture, and witnessing unspeakable acts of cruelty.

Prince William and Kate expressed their solidarity with the survivors, laying a wreath in memory of the victims of the Holocaust. They listened attentively to the stories of survival and resilience, honoring the courage and strength of those who lived through such unimaginable horrors.

As we reflect on the past and pay tribute to those who lost their lives, let us also remember the importance of standing up against hatred, intolerance, and discrimination in our own time. The lessons of the Holocaust must never be forgotten, and we must continue to work towards a more inclusive and compassionate world for all.

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