Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty
Queen Elizabethis showing her support for Ukraine.
The Disasters Emergency Committee shared in a tweet Thursday that the monarch, 95, made a donation to their Ukraine appeal amidRussia’s invasion of the country.
“Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal,” the organization said.
Queen Elizabeth is the latest member of the royal family to share her concern for Ukrainians. On Wednesday,Prince CharlesandCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallhad anemotional meetingwith Ukrainians in London.
Camilla appeared tearful during the visit but comforted the wife of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.K. Vadym Prystaiko, hugging her and telling her, “We are praying for you.”
“Our thoughts and prayers, however inadequate they may be, are with all of you at this most difficult time,” he added.
Prince Charlespreviously denounced Russia’s attack on UkraineTuesday in a speech during a visit in Southend-on-Sea, England, for its City Day.
Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.Jamie Lorriman - WPA Pool/Getty
Prince WilliamandKate Middletonofferedwords of support for Ukrainein a statement shared on their joint@KensingtonRoyalTwitter account on Saturday.
“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,” the statement from the couple began. “Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.”
Prince HarryandMeghan Markleissued astatementof their own on Feb. 24.
“Prince Harryand Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and all of us at Archewell stand with the people of Ukraine against this breach of international and humanitarian law and encourage the global community and its leaders to do the same,“a statement postedto their Archewell Foundation website.
On Tuesday, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyythanked Britain’s royal familyfor voicing their support for the country.
“Good will triumph,” he added.
source: people.com
