Jewish filmmaker and daughter of Holocaust survivor opens up on conversation with Prince William: ‘it’s important to preserve the truth’ 13.05.2026

Dr. Bea Lewkowicz, a filmmaker and daughter of Holocaust survivors, received an OBE at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for her work in Holocaust remembrance and education. During her investiture, Prince William emphasized the critical need to "preserve the truth" in the digital age, citing concerns about Holocaust distortion and rising antisemitism. Dr. Lewkowicz, who has spent 25 years documenting survivor testimonies through her organization Refugee Voices, shared that the Prince acknowledged the emotional toll of listening to these stories and expressed gratitude for Britain's role in ending the war, referencing her mother's wartime experience. Her own father endured six concentration camps. The conversation underscored the importance of using recorded testimonies for education and combating contemporary antisemitism, with Dr. Lewkowicz expressing pride in her award and solidarity with the survivors she has interviewed.



















