In the strongest comments so far from the Royal Family about Russia’s invasion, Prince Charles has warned of an assault on democratic values.
Speaking at a ceremony to mark Southend becoming a city, Prince Charles linked the killing of MP Sir David Amess with attacks on Ukraine.
“What we saw in the terrible tragedy in Southend was an attack on democracy, on an open society, on freedom itself. We are seeing those same values under attack today in Ukraine in the most unconscionable way,” said Prince Charles.
“In the stand we take here, we are in solidarity with all those who are resisting brutal aggression.”
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have previously said on Twitter that they “stand with the president and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future”.
