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Princess Anne lays teddy bear at memorial for children killed in Ukraine

Moment Princess Anne gives Teddy to Ukrainian children during surprise trip
  • Princess Anne undertook an unannounced visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on 30 September to highlight the traumatic experiences of children on the front line.
  • During her visit, she laid a teddy bear at a memorial in the Ukrainian capital dedicated to children who have died since the conflict began.
  • The memorial commemorates over 650 children who have lost their lives since 2022.
  • Ukraine's first lady, Olena Zelenska, joined Princess Anne in placing a tribute at the memorial.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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