In a rare political statement, Prince William and Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, have expressed solidarity with the people of Ukraine following Russia's invasion.
Meanwhile, in another highly unusual move, the Pope has contacted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as well as personally visiting with officials at the Russian embassy in Rome.
The Duke and Duchess rarely make political statements publicly, as members of the royal family remain neutral on politics and do not vote in elections.
Their message, shared from the Kensington Royal account, read: "'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. We stand with the President and all of Ukraine’s people as they bravely fight for that future".
Pope Francis visits Russian embassy
Pope Francis called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday and expressed his "most profound pain" for the country's suffering, the Ukrainian embassy to the Vatican said.
"The Holy Father expressed his most profound pain for the tragic events happening in our country," the embassy said in the tweet.
Pope Francis also went to the Russian embassy to the Holy See on Friday and relayed his concern over Russia's invasion of Ukraine to Moscow's ambassador, the Vatican said.
It was believed to be the first time a pope has gone to an embassy during a conflict. Usually ambassadors are convoked by the Secretariat of State.
Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the Pope spent about 30 minutes at the embassy. Mr Bruni would not comment on a report that Pope Francis, 85, had offered the Vatican's mediation.
Global protests as landmarks lit up in Ukraine colours
Protests condemning Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to invade Ukraine have happened across the world, including in England, United States, Canada, Poland, Romania, South Africa, Colombia and Mexico.
Ukrainian expats living in New York as well as Pretoria in South Africa, Bogota in Colombia and Poznan in Poland took to the streets with signs and Ukrainian flags to protest the war.
Landmarks across the world were also illuminated in the Ukrainian flag's blue and yellow.
Greece's parliament building in Athens, St Albans Cathedral in England and Anfield Stadium in Liverpool in England were among the buildings that lit up in the colours.
