President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyi congratulated the King of Great Britain Charles III after the coronation, at which Ukraine was represented by First Lady Olena Zelenska and Prime Minister Denis Shigal, News.ro reports.

• “The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the First Lady of Ukraine today represent our state in Great Britain, where the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place.
• On behalf of the entire Ukrainian people, I congratulate Their Majesties, true friends of Ukraine, on this historic event, which begins a new era of the British monarchy. I wish King Charles III a long reign and the people of the United Kingdom prosperity and common victories.
• It was an honor for me to personally meet His Majesty in London, I remember our conversation, I remember a sincere feeling for Ukraine and Ukrainians. And thanks for the support! Thanks to all the Brits!”, Zelensky said this during a speech on Saturday.

Eight months after becoming king, Charles III was crowned on Saturday at Westminster Abbey in a major religious ceremony in front of nearly 2,300 guests.