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Prince William's visit to Judaism's holiest site is a 'moment of history', Chief Rabbi says

Ephraim Mirvis hails Duke of Cambridge's 'regard for Jerusalem's sanctity' on his final day in the Middle East

June 28, 2018 09:12
A large crowd gathered in the Western Wall Plaza
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Prince William paid a historic visit to the Western Wall in Jerusalem on Thursday, the final day of his tour of the Middle East.

The Duke of Cambridge donned a navy kippah as he approached the site accompanied by Britain’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis.

In keeping with centuries-old tradition, he placed a small note in a crack between the stones of the ancient monument before resting his palm upon the structure and closing his eyes in a few short moments of silent prayer.

"Today we experienced a moment of history which will live long in the memory of Jews around the world," Rabbi Mirvis said.

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