Queen Camilla has welcomed the First Lady of Ukraine, Olena Zelenska, to London.

The Queen and the First Lady met at Clarence House

It is understood that Her Majesty discussed the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia with the First Lady.

Olena Zelenska also thanked King Charles for his message of support for Ukraine on the anniversary.

The warm relationship between The Queen and the First Lady was on show as Olena Zelenska arrived at Clarence House. Her Majesty was waiting for her as her car drew up and welcomed her with outstretched arms and a kiss on both cheeks. The Queen later put an arm around Olena Zelenska as they walked through Clarence House.

The two were seen chatting briefly and posed for photos before their private discussions began.

The two have met several times before. Olena Zelenska attended the Coronation in May 2023 and was also among the mourners at the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Ukraine’s First Lady also took part in a reception hosted by Queen Camilla focused on violence against women in 2022.