King Charles has some of his favorite family photos on display at Clarence House, including photos with his wife Camilla, his late mother and grandson George, 10.
Scenes from the royal residence captured in a video by Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska X – who was there to meet Queen Camilla, 76 – offered an intimate insight into the couple’s cherished memories.
On one shelf – packed with books, including a guide to “100 of the Most Beautiful Piano Solos Ever” – was a moving tribute to Queen Elizabeth II with a photo from her 90th birthday in 2016.
The portrait shows Charles, 75, next to his seated mother as she smiles at the camera in an elegant blue dress.
Another framed photo shows the royal family with his wife Camilla, in 2018, in a snap, believed to be taken from the same photo shoot that produced their Christmas card that year.
Pictured: 1. Queen Elizabeth II and her son Charles in 2016, posing for her 90th birthday portrait; 2. Charles and Camilla at Clarence House in 2018; 3. Prince Harry as a teenager in an undated photo; 4. Prince Harry in his twenties in an undated photo; 5. Charles holds his grandson George in 2013
The loved-up couple smile together as they sit on a bench in the Clarence House Gardens.
Another sweet shot shows proud grandfather Charles holding a newborn Prince George – the son of the Prince and Princess of Wales – in 2013.
There is also a photo of a young Prince Harry in his 20s, along with another of him smiling as a teenager.
Another snapshot of the home featured a framed photo from a festive outing from 2019, in which Queen Elizabeth II enjoyed making Christmas pudding with three of her heirs: Charles, William and George.
The photo shows the family grinning as they mix the ingredients in bowls.
Another image from 2005 shows a delighted Charles and Camilla emerging from St. George’s Chapel after the church blessing of their wedding.
And in honor of his beloved grandmother, the King also displayed a portrait of the Queen Mother in 1997.
The intimate insight into Clarence House follows Olena Zelenska’s meeting with Queen Camilla at the royal residence, just days after the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Pictured from left to right: Queen Elizabeth II making Christmas pudding with her three heirs – Charles, William and George – in 2019; the Queen Mother in 1997; Camilla and Charles after their wedding in 2005
Wedding day: Charles and Camilla emerge from St George’s Chapel after their wedding ceremony in August 2005. The photo is framed at Clarence House
Memories: Prince George is shown excitedly stirring a Christmas pudding in footage released to celebrate four generations of the royal family supporting a Royal British Legion project in 2019
In 2018, a virtual tour of Clarence House showed the same photo of Harry next to a touching informal photo of Charles and Camilla
Camilla was pictured placing her arm behind the back of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s wife as she led her down a hallway ahead of their meeting on Thursday morning.
The pair – who previously met in November 2022 at a reception at Buckingham Palace to raise awareness about violence against women – were photographed chatting as they sat in the Garden Room of the royal residence in London.
Charles, who is receiving ongoing treatment for cancer, remains in London but did not meet the First Lady on Thursday.
Ms Zelenska thanked the Queen for the King’s message of support to Ukraine on the second anniversary of the conflict – and said how much it had meant to her country.
Queen Camilla listened intently as she met Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska at Clarence House on Thursday
Camilla was pictured putting her arm behind Ms Zelenska’s back as she led her down a corridor ahead of their meeting
Camilla shared what Britain thought about Ukraine as it marked this sad milestone. They also discussed the courage and resilience of Ukrainians and Britain’s determination to support the nation.
They are also believed to have discussed the impact of the war on women and children, the mental and physical scars it left, and how Britain can help care for them.
Ms Zelenska was a guest at the coronation of the King and Queen last May, representing her war-torn country alongside Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.
She also attended the late Queen’s funeral and Camilla thanked Ms Zelenska for attending both services.
Camilla has been dubbed the ‘savior’ of the monarchy and has been praised for keeping ‘the show on the road’ during the King’s absence and while the Princess of Wales is recovering from abdominal surgery.
She led the royal family at the memorial service for King Constantine of Greece earlier this week, with the Prince of Wales also absent at the last minute due to an unexplained personal matter.
Camilla’s meeting with Ms Zelenska took place on the advice of the Foreign Office and lasted about 30 minutes, the palace said.
Thursday’s meeting comes after the king praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion.
Camilla welcomed the Ukrainian president’s wife to her London residence on Thursday morning
They were talking while sitting in the Garden Room, with their meeting taking place just days after the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Charles said he is “deeply encouraged” by the efforts of Britain and its allies to support Ukraine “at this time of such great suffering and need.”
He said: “The determination and strength of the Ukrainian people continues to inspire as the unprovoked attack on their country, lives and livelihoods enters a third, tragic year.
“Despite the tremendous hardship and pain inflicted on them, Ukrainians continue to demonstrate the heroism with which the world so closely associates them.
‘They have true courage, despite indescribable aggression. I have felt this personally in the many meetings I have had with Ukrainians since the start of the war, from President Zelensky and Mrs Zelenska to new army recruits training here in Britain.
“I remain hugely encouraged that the UK and our allies continue to be at the forefront of international efforts to support Ukraine at this time of such great suffering and need.
The King (pictured with the Queen in 2022) praised the “determination and strength” of the Ukrainian people in a message marking the second anniversary of the Russian invasion
The King (photo meeting President Zelensky) has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky several times, including during his visit to Britain in February last year
“My heart goes out to all those affected, as I remember them in my thoughts and prayers.”
The king has undertaken many Ukraine-related engagements in Britain since the start of the war, including a visit to a training site for military recruits in Wiltshire.
He has met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky several times, including during his visit to Britain in February last year.
Earlier this month it was revealed that Charles had been diagnosed with a form of cancer, discovered while he was being treated in hospital for an enlarged prostate.
He has begun a schedule of regular treatments but has postponed all public duties and spent much of his time at the royal residence at Sandringham, Norfolk.