Prince William is making a surprise two-day visit to Poland, starting with a military base along the border with Ukraine Wednesday to thank troops for their commitment to helping the country defend itself against Russia. "I just wanted to come here in person to say thank you for all that you’re doing, keeping everyone safe out here and keeping an eye on what’s going on,'' the Prince of Wales told British and Polish troops gathered in Rzeszow, a city in the southwest of the country that has become a hub for shipments of military and humanitarian aid bound for Ukraine.
The city is around 40 miles from the Ukrainian border and is also a transit hub for refugees. "You’re doing a really important job out here and defending our freedoms is really important, and everyone back home thoroughly supports you," he added.
The base, which also includes U.S. troops, is used to secure Polish airspace and help send aid to Ukraine, according to the BBC.
After he left the base, William flew to Warsaw where he planned to tour a refugee center that houses around 300 women and children.The prince's visit was kept secret for security reasons until he left the base along Ukraine's border. "Our nations have strong ties," the prince said of Poland and Britain. "Through our co-operation in support of the people of Ukraine and their freedom, which are also our freedoms and yours, these ties are further strengthened." He added, "I'm here because I want to personally thank the Polish and British troops working in close and crucial partnership.
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