Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmygal announced that he, together with the First Lady of Ukraine Olena Zelenska, arrived in London to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II.
“At the invitation of the British side, we arrived in London today to pay respects to Her Majesty King Elizabeth II and express condolences on behalf of the President, Government and people of Ukraine. The Queen enjoyed great public and favor in the United Kingdom. She was also admired far beyond the Kingdom, including Ukraine,” Shmygal wrote on his Telegram channel on Sunday evening.
The Prime Minister also noted that Elizabeth II “was the head of state, who was one of the first to lend a helping hand when Ukraine was faced with a barbaric Russian invasion. States that are still doing everything possible to bring our victory closer.”
In addition, Shmyhal expressed gratitude to the government of the United Kingdom.
The state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, will be held on Monday in London.
