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[princessanneftw]

Princess Anne placed a toy bear as a poignant tribute at a children's memorial in Ukraine.

Joining First Lady Olena Zelenska at the children's memorial, Anne left the teddy in tribute to youngsters killed in the conflict, saying her daughter Zara Tindall had the same bear.

As the 75-year-old princess stepped back after placing the traditional-looking teddy at the base of the memorial alongside scores of other cuddly toys, she told Mrs Zelenska: "That was one that my daughter had."

Mrs Zelenska also left a bear in tribute.

The site commemorates more than 650 children who have died since the start of the conflict in 2022.

[grandmaster-anne]

30 September 2025 "I met with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. This is the first visit of Her Royal Highness to Ukraine since our independence was reinstated and it was symbolic that our meeting took place at such a historic site as Saint Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv. The key topic of our conversation was about the return of Ukrainian children abducted by Russia. I invited Her Highness to participate in the next summit of the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children. We also discussed the rehabilitation of our warriors and the implementation of barrier-free practices to ensure their full reintegration into society. I am grateful to Her Royal Highness for her special attention and support for Ukraine and our people. Thank you for the meeting and for engaging with the children who have been returned, as well as with our veterans. I also thank the United Kingdom for its active engagement in our efforts to bring all our children home." —Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський

[princessanneftw]

Princess Anne, Patron of Save the Children, visiting Ukraine at the request of the foreign office to meet with families living through the Russian invasion and highlight the traumatic experiences of children on the frontline.

[tianalaurence1]

[tianalaurence1]

Princess Anne makes surprise Ukraine visit - and leaves a personal tribute

The Princess Royal met Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and the country's ongoing resistance against Russia.