Britain’s Princess Anne visits Ukraine to support children, veterans affected by war
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky holding a letter he received from Britain's Anne, as they visit St Sophia's Cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Sept 30.
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LONDON - Britain’s Princess Anne, the late Queen Elizabeth’s only daughter, visited Ukraine to express her solidarity with children and families enduring the impact of the war, Buckingham Palace said on Oct 1.
Anne, who celebrated her 75th birthday in August, met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during her visit to Kyiv on Sept 30, where they discussed Britain’s ongoing support for Ukraine, among other issues.
The royal also paid her respects at a memorial honouring the children who have died since the start of the conflict in February 2022.
She was accompanied by Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and laid a toy as a tribute.
Anne also spoke with Ukrainian children who have been displaced or deported by Russia, and she visited a rehabilitation centre, where she met veterans returning from the front line.
Anne’s visit to Ukraine follows that of her nephew Prince Harry, the younger son of King Charles, who travelled to Kyiv earlier this month
Princess Anne visiting a rehabilitation centre in Kyiv for Ukrainian war veterans on Sept 30.
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