Why Prince William can’t avoid politics on Middle East tour

Duke of Cambridge due to meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders in biggest diplomatic test of his life

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Prince William is greeted by Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan at Marka Airport yesterday
(Image credit: Joe Giddens/Getty Images)

Prince William has begun a historic trip to the Middle East that will include the first ever official visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories by a British royal.

The Duke of Cambridge is currently in Jordan but is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas later this week.

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