PRINCE William and Kate Middleton today showed solidarity with Ukraine on a visit to a cultural centre.
Dressed in blue, the royal couple learned about the extraordinary efforts being made to support the country’s people in the UK and across Europe as Russian President Vladimir Putin continues his attack on the nation.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge spoke to Saleh Saeed, CEO of the Disasters Emergency Committee, to hear about the ongoing Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
They also learned how the UK public can best support the besieged country while sorting and packaging donated items.
William and Kate previously said they stand with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and “all of the nation’s people” during Russia’s invasion.
In a tweet personally signed off with their initials, they wrote: “In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future.
“Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.”
President Zelenskyy responded thanking them for their support.
“Olena and I are grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge that at this crucial time, when Ukraine is courageously opposing Russia’s invasion, they stand by our country and support our brave citizens,” he said.
“Good will triumph.”
The royal pair met the president and his wife at Buckingham Palace while they were on a two-day visit to the UK.
Tanks first rolled over Ukraine’s borders on February 24 after Putin ordered his long-feared invasion.
He declared that the neighbouring nation “belongs to Russia” as he followed through on promises to seize territory given up by the country in the fall of the Soviet Union.
Ukraine has been in resistance ever since, with thousands of petrified families making desperate dashes to the Polish border, many terrified they will never see their relatives again.
Heart wrenching photos show kids in tears as they are forced to leave their parents behind after fleeing their homes.
