Prince William, who was honoured by King Charles III to receive a royal dignitary at Windsor Palace in his absence, has made a very heartfelt statement hours before Prince Harry’s emotional announcement.

The Prince of Wales has followed in his dad’s footsteps as he delivered an impassioned speech on Monday to mark Holocaust Memorial Day, where he paid tribute to his great-grandmother, Princess Alice of Battenberg.

Princess Alice was the mother of William and Harry’s grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The future King moved fans to tears with his words in heartbreaking speech at the Guildhall in London, where he was accompanied by his wife, Princess Kate.

“I am honoured to join you today to remember the millions murdered during the Holocaust and in subsequent genocides. We also remember those survivors, who have lived with the scars both mental and physical.”

The heir to the British throne held back his tears while giving the address, assuring the survivors to always stand by their sides, recalling those who risked their own lives to help and save others.

The Prince and Princess of Wales stepped out together in London to mark historic event.

Kensington Palace also shared the details of the couple’s outing and commitment to their public duties.