Princess Anne has placed a toy bear as a poignant tribute at a children's memorial in Ukraine, during an unexpected visit to the war-ravaged country where she also met Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The King's sister travelled to the capital Kyiv on Tuesday, at the request of the Foreign Office, in a show of solidarity with children and families facing the horrors of the Russian invasion.

The Princess Royal met Mr Zelenskyy to discuss the UK's support for Ukraine and its ongoing resistance.

Image: The Princess Royal and First Lady Olena Zelenska laid soft toys during a visit to a memorial for children killed in the war. Pic: PA

Anne's secret visit, which was not publicised beforehand for security reasons, came just two days after a Russian aerial bombardment killed at least four pe

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