to learn about the extraordinary efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe.
Meeting with members of the Ukrainian community and volunteers, Their Royal Highnesses heard about the services offered at the centre, the incredible amount of donations they have received and the challenges they continue to face to get material aid where it's most needed.
As part of this The Duke and Duchess were invited to help with some of the sorting and packaging of items donated.
The Duchess gave homemade cakes to the workers and the couple where shown around by Ukraine's ambassador to the UK, Vadym Prystaiko and his wife Inna Prystaiko
Prince Charles recently described Russia's aggression as "brutal" and "terrible". We are firmly in a place where this statement is merely fact, not overstepping geopolitical lines.
Prince William said their children “have been coming home asking” about the war in Ukraine. He added: “They’re obviously talking about it amongst their friends. Like you say, it’s choosing the words carefully to explain to them what’s going on.” pic.twitter.com/tESflFk7qv
Kensington Palace said the visit was planned to meet as many people at the centre as possible and "to learn about the extraordinary efforts being made to support Ukrainians in the UK and across Europe".
Kensington Palace said,
"Their Royal Highnesses had the opportunity to speak with Saleh Saeed, CEO of the Disasters Emergency Committee, to learn more about the ongoing Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal and how best the UK public can continue to support Ukraine. Thanks to the incredible generosity of the British public, the DEC have now raised over £120 million for its member charities working on the ground. With the effects of this conflict to be felt for weeks and months to come, this funding will support Ukrainians across Europe whose lives have been changed irrevocably right now and in the difficult weeks ahead."
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William revealed the children have been asking about the war:
"Ours have been coming home asking all about it. They are obviously talking about it with their friends at school." He said he is "choosing his words carefully" when discussing it with the children.
Prince William said their children “have been coming home asking” about the war in Ukraine. He added: “They’re obviously talking about it amongst their friends. Like you say, it’s choosing the words carefully to explain to them what’s going on.”
William and Kate brought granola bars and brownies from Kensington Palace.
The Duchess said, "It’s the least we could do. I think we need to come and help out here properly. Give you some respite."
The couple met members of the Ukrainian community and volunteers. They discussed the work undertaken at the centre and viewed the incredible amount of donations
'During their visit, they spoke to chief executive of DEC Saleh Saeed about the humanitarian appeal which has so far raised more than £120million.
His key message was that the humanitarian crisis is set to last for months, possibly years, no matter when the fighting stops.
He said the most important thing the British public can do to help to send money, rather than other items.
“The British people have been incredibly generous. They have given £132 million over the last six days,” he said. “But this is not going to be over soon. The most important thing is for people to give more money so that charities and the people of Ukraine can buy what they need with dignity.”
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The royal couple brought homemade chocolate brownies and granola bars from Kensington Palace for volunteers coordinating the relief effort
Her Majesty the Queen has made a "generous donation", and several outlets report the Prince of Wales, Duchess of Cornwall and the Cambridges also donated.
The Queen has been thanked online after the monarch made a "generous" donation to the Disasters Emergency Committee in light of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Taking to Twitter, the organisation, which brings together 15 major UK charities to quickly co-ordinate responses to overseas incidents, thanked Her Majesty, tagging the royal family's account.
"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. @RoyalFamily #UkraineAppeal."
The pair met President Zelenskyy and his wife Olena during an audience at Buckingham Palace in October 2020.
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shared a personal tweet in support of Ukraine 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. Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine's people as they bravely fight for that future W & C."
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 🇺🇦 W & C
— The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (@KensingtonRoyal) February 26, 2022
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy personally thanked the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge for their message of support.
Olena and I are grateful to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge @RoyalFamily that at this crucial time, when Ukraine is courageously opposing Russia's invasion, they stand by our country and support our brave citizens. Good will triumph.
The royals have not been quiet following Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week, with Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall paying a visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in London on Wednesday.
The Prince spoke to invited guests from the Ukrainian community in the UK in a heartfelt address.
He said: "I must say my wife and I have been deeply moved by everything we've heard today during our visit and above all by the extraordinary bravery, generosity and fortitude of the Ukrainian community in the face of such truly terrible aggression."
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