Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmihal and First Lady Olena Zelenska arrived at the farewell ceremony for Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace. On behalf of the President of Ukraine, the Government and the people of Ukraine, they expressed their condolences to the son of Elizabeth, King Charles III of Britain.

In particular, during the meeting, they noted that the Ukrainian people would be happy to welcome King Charles III on a visit to our country in the future.. The head of the Ukrainian government announced this on Telegram.

" Had the honor with First Lady Olena Zelenska to be present on behalf of Ukraine at the state funeral procession in London and to express support from all Ukrainians for the United Kingdom and the peoples of the Commonwealth.

We are proud to have a number of such friends who resolutely extended a helping hand to our state in the most difficult times.. Queen Elizabeth II once said: “When life seems hard, courageous people don’t give up or admit defeat.. They begin to fight even more resolutely for a better future.”. This quote vividly characterizes Her Majesty's reign and the efforts of the allies that they are making for our victory..

" We emphasized that the Ukrainian people would be happy to congratulate King Charles III on his visit to our country in the future,"

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The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8 at the age of 96 after 70 years on the throne, takes place on September 19 in London..