Zelensky arrives in London: Meets King Charles, upcoming meeting with Starmer PHOTO

This is the third time this year that Zelensky has met the British monarch, and today’s meeting was marked by a royal greeting and the playing of the Ukrainian national anthem as he arrived in the castle courtyard, Sky News reports.

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After visiting the 1st Battalion of the Grenadier Guards, Zelensky thanked the guard who led the ceremony, while onlookers at the gates observed the event.

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This meeting with the king takes place just ahead of the London summit, where Zelensky will meet key leaders from Denmark and the Netherlands, as well as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

After meeting with the monarch, Zelensky will head to Downing Street for talks with Keir Starmer, focusing on strengthening the international coalition and increasing pressure on Russia, The Guardian reports.

In the afternoon, Zelensky will attend the Coalition of the Willing meeting, which will include new members, with an additional 20 countries joining the joint call for greater international cooperation and support for Ukraine.