Prince Harry secretly arrived in Ukraine: photos
11 April 00:37
Prince Harry arrived in Ukraine on an unannounced visit. He met with Ukrainian defenders who are undergoing treatment. The Telegraph writes about it, Komersant ukrainskyi reports
Prince Harry’s visit was not announced in advance. Details of his stay in Ukraine were not disclosed at the time of publication.
It is noted that the Duke of Sussex, accompanied by four veterans, visited the Superhumans center in Lviv, where wounded Ukrainian soldiers are treated. The center provides prosthetics, reconstructive surgery, and psychological assistance free of charge.
The unannounced trip of Prince Harry became known only when he had already left Ukraine. It is noted that Buckingham Palace was not warned about the trip in advance, as the Duke is no longer a member of the royal family.
The Duke of Sussex himself served in the British army for 10 years. He became the second member of the royal family to visit Ukraine. Last year, Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh visited Kyiv.
Footage from the visit shows the Duke, wearing a jacket with the name of his Invictus Games Foundation, talking to wounded Ukrainian veterans. He also met with the Minister of Veterans Affairs of Ukraine Natalia Kalmykova.
The publication notes that the Duke traveled to Lviv to familiarize himself with the rehabilitation services provided in a country that is actively experiencing war. Ukraine has been a participant in the Invictus Games since 2017, with service personnel and veterans taking part in the Games.
In March, Prince William visited a school for Ukrainian refugees in Tallinn, Estonia. There, he talked to children from Ukraine, played basketball and received a blue and yellow bracelet as a gift in support of Ukraine.
In March 2023, Princess Kate Middleton of Wales visited a military training ground in Northern Ireland, where Ukrainian soldiers were undergoing training.
