During Prince William's visit to the Belfast campus of Ulster University, tense moments occurred. The 42-year-old prince was protested by students shouting "Freedom for Palestine" as he left the campus. In videos shared on social media, William was seen smiling and waving despite the protests. The students demanded that the prince, who will be the future King of England, take a more active stance on Gaza. In February of this year, William made an important statement regarding the conflicts in Gaza. The prince, who said, "Many people have lost their lives in the conflicts. Like everyone else, I want the war to end as soon as possible," had called for Hamas to release Israeli hostages and for an increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza. In other parts of the visit, there were positive scenes. The prince toured the university's modern studios and chatted with students. He examined the work of students studying in the creative sector, which contributes £1.4 billion to the local economy. On the other hand, William made striking statements about his personal life in an interview he gave after returning from South Africa. "I am going through the hardest year of my life. Trying to keep everything on track has been really difficult. However, I am proud of my wife and my father," he said. The Prince of Wales has been managing a busy schedule lately, including the Earthshot Prize Ceremony in South Africa, while also trying to cope with family issues.
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