The Prince and Princess of Wales recently met volunteers at a community centre who are helping send aid to Turkey and Syria following the devastating earthquakes last month. Footage of the royal couple arriving at the Hayes Muslim Centre in West London shows Kate awkwardly refused a handshake by one of the community leaders.
Upon arrival to the centre on Thursday (March 9), William and Kate were greeted by the leaders of the Muslim centre. A clip shared online shows Iman Sufyan Iqbal shake Prince William's hand but when the Princess reached out he placed his hand on his heart and bowed.
As reported by Cornwall Live, in some traditional Islamic cultures, men greet women by placing their hand on their chest and bowing - rather than shaking hands. In this instance, Kate, who wore a traditional headscarf, smiled, withdrew her hand and copied his gesture.
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Aid workers at the Hayes Muslim Centre have raised over £25,000 for people in the aftermath of the earthquakes on February 6. Some volunteers who have recently returned from the disaster zone shared their harrowing stories with William and Kate.
The Prince and Princess of Wales said on Twitter: "The generosity of the human spirit is at the heart of the Hayes Muslim Centre. Since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria last month, volunteers and charities – including those brought together by @decappeal - have raised millions to help."
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