Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed heartfelt gratitude to King Charles, calling the monarch a “true inspiration” in a message shared on social media. His remarks came in response to the King’s warm wishes to Ukraine on its Independence Day.

“I am grateful to His Majesty King Charles III @RoyalFamily for his cordial wishes to all Ukrainians on our Independence Day,” Zelensky wrote. “His Majesty’s kind words are a true inspiration for our people during the difficult time of war. We appreciate the United Kingdom’s leadership in supporting Ukraine and our just cause: to defend freedom from tyranny and ensure a lasting peace in Ukraine and throughout Europe.”

King Charles’ Message to Ukraine

August 24 marks Ukraine’s Independence Day, commemorating its declaration of independence from the Soviet Union in 1991. To honor the occasion, King Charles sent a letter directly to President Zelensky and the Ukrainian people.

“Dear Mr President! My wife and I sincerely congratulate you and the people of Ukraine on the occasion of Independence Day,” the King began.