Queen Elizabeth makes 'generous donation' to Ukraine charity appeal
Queen Elizabeth has given a "generous donation" to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, according to a coalition of British aid charities that have launched an appeal for funds.
"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," it said on Twitter.
Buckingham Palace said it was a private matter and declined to provide further details.
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Queen Elizabeth has made a "generous donation" to Ukraine, a leading British charity says. Getty
The Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) brings together 15 leading UK aid charities, raising funds to quickly and effectively respond to overseas disasters.
Prince Charles, the queen's son and heir-to-the-throne, described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "brutal aggression" when he expressed solidarity with Ukrainians earlier this week.
Yesterday Prince Charles and his wife expressed their sympathy and solidarity with the people of Ukraine as they met with members of the community in London.
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, visit the Ukrainian Cathedral in London on Wednesday March 2, 2022. Getty
Charles and Camilla visited the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in a show of support for Ukrainians, lighting a candle and laying sunflowers, the national flower of the country.
The emotional visit left the duchess in tears, while Prince Charles was handed a sign by a child that read "Stop Putin".
A source said Charles and Camilla had been "deeply moved" and "wanted to do something to help".
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"I must say my wife and I have been deeply moved by everything we have 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," the Prince of Wales told the congregation.
Prince Charles was given a sign by a child which read 'Stop Putin' during his visit to the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday in London. Getty
A number of Prince Charles' charities are now helping to support the relief effort in Ukraine.
Their visit came one day after Prince Charles condemned Russia's invasion, and praised the Ukrainian people for "resisting brutal aggression".
Speaking on Tuesday at Southend-by-Sea he warned that freedom was under attack "in the most unconscionable way".
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