Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, says Queen Elizabeth II “shared the values Ukraine stands for today”.
After an audience with the Princess of Wales at Buckingham Palace, Ms Zelenska said the late Queen had “repeatedly” said words of support for Ukraine – which is fighting a war with Russia.
Mrs Zelenska’s visit to Britain comes after her husband, President Volodymyr Zelensky, signed a book of condolence for the Queen at the British embassy in Kyiv.
The UK’s ambassador in Kyiv, Melinda Simmons, said she was “deeply honoured” by the President’s gesture “given all else that is happening in Ukraine at this time”.
Ms Zelenska previously met Catherine and Prince William during an official visit to the UK in 2020 with her husband.
Ms Zelenska visited Westminster Hall to see the Queen lying in state before her meeting with Catherine.
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