Prince William Meets with Troops During Surprise Visit Near Ukrainian-Polish Border

Prince William is meeting the British and Polish troops fighting in the Ukraine-Russia war.

The 40-year-old Prince of Wales made made an unannounced trip to visit the troops stationed near the Ukrainian-Polish border on Wednesday (March 22) in Rzeszów, Poland.

Prince William first visited the 3rd Brigade Territorial Defense Force base where he met Defense Minister Mariusz Blaszczak and was given a tour of military equipment.

He then met with members of the British Armed Forces to learn more about partnership with Polish troops delivering operations in support of Ukraine.

Once he landed in Poland’s capital Warsaw, Prince William said it was “fantastic” to be back in Poland.

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“Our nations have strong ties. Through our cooperation in support of the people of Ukraine and their freedom, which are also our freedoms and yours, these ties are further strengthened,” Prince William told the crowds, via CNN.

“I’m here because I want to personally thank the Polish and British troops working in close and crucial partnership,” Prince William continued. “I also want to pay tribute to the inspiring humanity of the Polish people. You have opened your hearts as much as your homes.”

He added, “That’s why this afternoon I visited Rzeszów to hear their stories and recognize their duty. I was struck by their passion as well as their shared determination to defend our shared freedoms.”

Prince William‘s surprise visit comes after a royal author revealed some details about him and Kate Middleton‘s marriage, including the nicknames they have for each other.

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