Queen Elizabeth makes "generous donation" to Ukraine charity appeal

LONDON: Queen Elizabeth has given a "generous donation" to support people fleeing the conflict in Ukraine, according to a coalition of British aid charities that have launched an appeal for funds.

"Many thanks to Her Majesty The Queen for continuing to support the Disasters Emergency Committee and for making a generous donation to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal," it said on Twitter.

Buckingham Palace said it was a private matter and declined to provide further details.

Prince Charles, the queen's son and heir-to-the-throne, described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as "brutal aggression" when he expressed solidarity with Ukrainians earlier this week.

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