Queen Elizabeth.Photo: Getty
Three antique swords fromQueen Elizabeth’s collection have been withdrawn from display in Moscow.
Yet the Royal Collection Trust, which cares for thousands of historic artifacts and artworks on behalf of the royal family, has confirmed to PEOPLE that the loan of the items has now been put on hold.
“A decision to postpone a loan of three swords from the Royal Collection to the Kremlin Museums in Moscow was made in mid-February,” a Royal Collection spokesperson told PEOPLE on Wednesday.
Queen Elizabeth and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.STEVE PARSONS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images
A statement posted on the website of the Moscow Kremlin Museums states that European collections were forced to withdraw their items “due to the geopolitical situation.”
“The Moscow Kremlin Museums are currently working on making the exhibition happen without European participation, and express their sincere thanks to the Russian museum community for offering assistance in the current difficult circumstances,” the statement continues.
Prince William, Kate Middleton, Olena Zelenskyy and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Jonathan Brady/WPA Pool/Getty Images)
This is the latest occasion that the Queen has become associated with the ongoing war in Ukraine.
On March 3, the Disasters Emergency Committee thanked the monarch, 95, formaking a donation to their Ukraine appeal, tweeting the message “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.”
A few days later, the Queen was picturedstanding beside an arrangement of blue-and-yellow flowers, the Ukrainian national colors, while meeting Canadian Prime MinisterJustin Trudeauat Windsor Castle, where she has beenrecovering from COVID-19.
Prince Charles, andCamilla, Duchess of Cornwallhave also offeredwords of support for Ukraine, whilePrince WilliamandKate Middletonposted a message in support of President Zelenskyy on their@KensingtonRoyalTwitter account.
Kate Middleton attends The Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey.Samir Hussein/WireImage
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“In October 2020 we had the privilege to meet President Zelenskyy and the First Lady to learn of their hope and optimism for Ukraine’s future,” the statement from the couple began. “Today we stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future.”
On Monday, the Duchess of Cambridge went one step further at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, wearing the same sapphire and diamond jewelry she wore in October 2020 to meet Ukraine’s President and his wife, Olena Zelensky, at Buckingham Palace.
source: people.com
