Kate writes message of support on parcel for Ukraine

The princess helped a girl with some artwork

The Princess of Wales has written a message of support on a care package destined for Ukraine.

Catherine penned the note while visiting a community hub for Ukrainians in Bracknell, Berkshire.

The hub, based at the Lexicon shopping complex, supports Ukrainians who have settled in the area since the start of the war in 2022.

The princess wrote "we are all thinking of you" on the parcel, which contains supplies such as food and toiletries.

Catherine wrote her message of support on a parcel that will be sent to Ukraine

She was visiting the hub, called Vsi Razom - Ukrainian for all together - to mark its first anniversary since opening and began by packing up donations.

She then helped a girl with some artwork and attempted to make a Ukrainian ribbon brooch as she chatted to children enjoying a crafts class.

The princess was also invited to put a disposable glove on and add her handprint to a painting of a tree, which had originally been created to mark the first anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"I've never done a handprint with a glove on. It will be a bit cleaner - normally the children end up putting paint everywhere," she said.

Catherine met children at an art and craft session

This was one of a number of events Catherine attended in support of Ukrainians.

The centre in Bracknell was founded by Ashleigh Toomey, who is British, and Natalia Vil, who is originally from Estonia but a UK resident for 25 years and who is married to a Ukrainian.

When told many Ukrainians have volunteered to help out in the centre, Catherine said: "It must feel good for them to be able to do something for the people back home."