08 February 2023

Wednesday 08 February

2023-02-08

Events

 * Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky addresses a joint session of the UK Parliament shortly after making a surprise trip to the UK. Hundreds of MPs and peers packed into Westminster Hall to hear him speak. It is Zelensky's first visit since Russia invaded his country last year and his second international trip since the war began.
 * Zelensky also visited Buckingham Palace for an audience with King Charles III before travelling to mainland Europe to meet leaders.2023-02-08 King Charles Zalensky.webp


 * Royal Mail reveal new definitive King Charles stamp design.2023-02-08 King Charles stamp.webp


 * Popular songwriting legend Burt Bacharach dies in Los Angeles, aged 94