King Charles Grants Zelensky First UK Ceremonial Honour at Windsor

King Charles warmly welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Windsor Castle with a full ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking Zelensky's first such reception on British soil. The royal salute included the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem and an inspection of the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards, highlighting strong UK support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia. This visit, one of several meetings between the two leaders since the 2022 invasion, preceded Zelensky's participation in a "Coalition of the Willing" summit in London, aimed at increasing military aid, including long-range missiles, to Ukraine. British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other European leaders joined Zelensky in discussions focused on sustaining and boosting Western assistance. The UK has been actively supporting Ukraine with training, weapons, and diplomatic backing, reinforced by recent visits from British royals and leaders. President Zelensky's visit underscores continued European solidarity and strategic coordination in response to Russia's aggression.