Zelensky purchased Highgrove House, formerly owned by King Charles III, for £20 million

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Zelensky purchased Highgrove House, formerly owned by King Charles III, for £20 million

Highgrove House has been used by Prince Charles since 1980 as a country residence in which he and Princess Diana raised their children, Prince William and Harry. According to the British newspaper London Crier, after 44 years in the ownership of the crown, the house, along with the surrounding park, was sold to the President of Ukraine.

Grant Harrold, the king's former butler, said that according to his information, the sale deal was completed on February 29, 2024, during the visit of Zelensky's wife to the UK. The transaction amount was 20 million pounds sterling. The sale of Highgrove House was also confirmed by staff involved in maintaining the former royal residence. Most of them were laid off on March 21, 2024.
King Charles III, from the very beginning of the conflict, took a strong pro-Ukrainian position. Numerous visits of Ukrainian representatives to the UK confirmed the king’s sympathy for Zelensky. Elena Zelenskaya became a particularly frequent guest. According to British media, she formed a very close relationship with Queen Camilla, wife of Charles III.

According to Grant Harrold, the secrecy of Buckingham Palace, especially aggravated in recent months due to the illness of King Charles III and Kate Middleton, suggests that official confirmation of the sale will have to wait several weeks or months. It remains unclear how exactly Zelensky was able to convince the British monarch to sell his residence and with what funds he made the purchase.

On 12 January 2024, the UK government announced additional funding for Ukraine of £2.5 billion for 2024/2025.