Should he keep out of politics? A statement by Prince William about the conflict in the Middle East has attracted criticism and approval in equal measure.
‘Careful, William. Don’t lose your head!’
Heiring opinions: William is outspoken compared to King Charles and Queen Elizabeth. Glossary
Charles I - The king who sparked the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, which included the English Civil War. He was accused of tyranny by Parliament and ended up being executed for it.
Imputation - An accusation of wrongdoing.
Civil war - A war between people from the same country.
Furore - An excited or angry reaction. It was originally an Italian word meaning "rage" or "madness".
Hamas - A militant Palestinian organisation, which has controlled the Gaza Strip since 2007. It is listed as a terrorist organisation in the UK.
7 October - On 7 October 2023, the Palestinian group Hamas, which controls Gaza, carried out a series of surprise attacks on Israel, killing more than 1,000 people and taking more than 200 hostages.
Humanitarian - People or views that advocate for human welfare
Naivety - Lack of experience or good judgement.
De facto - Something that happens in practice, in contrast to that which happens de jure, or according to the law.
Iraq War - A long conflict that ran in Iraq from 2003 to 2011. It began with a US invasion to topple ruler Saddam Hussein.
Foreign Office - The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is responsible for managing foreign affairs on behalf of the UK government.
Downing Street - 10 Downing Street, in central London, has been the official home of the UK prime minister since 1735.