Duke and Duchess of Cambridge meet Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at Kensington Palace
They discussed a 'shared interest in combatting the illegal wildlife trade'
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Your support makes all the difference.Hollywood royalty met British after Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie reportedly took tea with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
According to Us Weekly, the American power couple had a private meeting with Prince William and Kate Middleton in Kensington Palace where they discussed "a shared interest in combatting the illegal wildlife trade".
A Kensington Palace spokesperson told the magazine: "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge met with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie at Kensington Palace on Friday afternoon."
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Jolie travelled to Johannesburg with William Hague earlier this month to meet survivors of and campaigners against sexual violence, at a forum hosted by the British High Commissioner.
Speaking at the meeting, Jolie Pitt said: "There is a global epidemic of violence against women which can no longer be tolerated, and must be addressed.
"Every individual in society has a role to play in achieving this change."
The actress, director and humanitarian was introduced to the British royal family last October when the Queen made her an Honorary Dame Commander at Buckingham Palace for her campaign to end sexual violence in war-zones.
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