Prince Harry stands firmly behind Ukraine as the country recovers from years of war!
The founder of the Invictus Games is visiting the country for the third time on Thursday April 23, unexpectedly, to reconnect, listen and remind the world what Ukraine is going through.
Prince Harry stopped in Kyiv after a four-day philanthropic tour of Australia with his wife, Meghan Markle, a year after visiting the Superhumans Center in Lviv in April 2025 and a follow-up trip to Kyiv in September 2025.
Prince Harry makes third visit to Ukraine in a year
The philanthropist surprised the people of kyiv with a mission to provide relief, relief and remind the Ukrainian people that they are not alone in the struggle. He stopped at the kyiv train station on Thursday morning, coming from Poland, at night, to give his opinion on the tense relations between Ukraine and Russia over the years.
As shared by ITV News, the author praised Ukraine for its bravery in defending Europe’s eastern flank, which is very important in its history. Harry assured the fighters and those he met at the kyiv Security Conference that they are not alone and have earned the respect of people around the world.
The father of two spoke to senior Western defense and government officials in the Ukrainian capital to explain how the conflict between Ukraine and Russia has evolved from just a fight over territory. Harry called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the aggressive attack on Ukraine, while calling on US leaders to honor their international treaty obligations.
Duke set to support Invictus Games Foundation in Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia have been locked in their contentious conflict for over four years now, coupled with the current situation in the Middle East between Iran, the United States and Israel. Harry told delegates at Thursday’s conference that the world must not become insensitive to the difficulties facing the country’s citizens.
The prince’s Ukraine itinerary includes a visit to the Halo Trust, a mine-clearing charity with a branch in Angola, which his late mother, Princess Diana, supported in 1997. Landmines and other Russian munitions left behind in areas where they were used in the past continue to kill and maim civilians.
Currently, 1,300 deminers work on Halo Trust missions in Ukraine, the largest in the world. According to Harry, he looks forward to seeing his friends again, reconnecting with the Invictus community, and supporting those helping Ukraine in its fight.
Prince Harry weighs in on the psychological cost of the Ukraine-Russia conflict
The Netflix star referenced his background as a soldier who fully understands service, a humanitarian who has seen the cost of war, and a friend of Ukrainian society. As PEOPLE noted, he celebrated the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
However, it established that there are still invisible costs to be paid by those who witnessed these dehumanizing conditions. In his words: “Beyond the visible losses, there is the invisible cost: the trauma carried by those returning from the front. The psychological pressure on families living under constant threat and bombing.”
He continued to tell delegates that he had seen the extent of the strength of the Ukrainian people through the members of the Invictus community. Harry celebrated humanity’s ability to rebuild from the worst ruins, restoring bodies and lives through truly caring people. The royal added that he is fully convinced that such a spirit extends beyond the front lines of war.
The former serving royal was on a similar solidarity mission last September in Ukraine
Prince Harry was in kyiv for a similar surprise visit last September when he was invited by an organization passionate about supporting war-wounded Ukrainians. As stated by the BBC, the Duke of Sussex arrived in kyiv by train with a promise to do everything possible to help the injured get back on their feet.
Harry met people who retired from military service at a panel discussion at the National Museum of the History of Ukraine during the Second World War in kyiv, and reassured them that better days were ahead. According to him, these staff may feel lost from time to time, but opening up and sharing their concerns with those close to them will greatly improve things.
Harry also met privately with Ukraine’s Minister of Veterans Affairs, Natalia Kalmykova, and attended a fundraising luncheon in support of the Superhumans Center in Lviv. The father-of-two was reportedly joined by a team from his Invictus Games Foundation as Ukraine received special permission from President Zelensky to take part in the games in 2022, just months after their conflict with Russia began.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle set the record straight on their Australia tour
The couple’s spokesperson responded to the controversial reactions following their visit to the country, which took place from April 14 to 17. During the trip, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Royal Children’s Hospital and attended the InterEdge Psychosocial Safety Summit, where he was a keynote speaker.
Harry and Meghan’s trip concluded with a sailing event with members of Invictus Australia on Sydney Harbour. The trip would have been very private and focused on the couple’s meaningful work, including prioritizing listening, learning and supporting communities over promotion.
However, royal palace sources claimed that the palace was not happy about the royals going on tour against the late queen’s wishes that there should be no half-steps for former working royals once they retire from work.
Prince Harry will definitely win some cool points by stopping in Ukraine!