article_snippet: But William efforts risk being overshadowed by the controversy over a visit to China's Yunnan Province, with Kensington Palace saying they were aware of the existence of the circus beforehand.
article_snippet: Kensington Palace, however, said that while it was aware of the issues, the focus of a visit to China's Yunnan Province was for Prince William to learn more about the region’s conservation efforts and engage with the positive work being done.
article_snippet: Charlie Mayhew, chief executive of the Tusk Trust of which Prince William is patron, defended Prince William's decision to visit the park. '
article_snippet: Kensington Palace said Kensington Palace knew of the circus before the visit took place .
article_snippet: Aware: Kensington Palace said Aware were aware of the proximity of the circus before the trip .