Prince Harry unexpectedly visits war victims in Ukraine

Prince Harry unexpectedly visits war victims in Ukraine

Prince Harry visited Ukraine on Thursday as part of an unannounced visit and met with war victims, a spokesman reported. This visit is part of his ongoing efforts to support wounded veterans.

Visit to the Superhumans Center in Lviv

Harry visited the Superhumans Center, an orthopedic clinic in Lviv that treats and rehabilitates wounded military personnel and civilians. In the midst of war, the center offers first-class services such as prostheses, reconstructive surgery and psychological support free of charge.

Commitment to wounded soldiers

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the British Army for ten years, has been committed to helping injured soldiers. In 2014 he founded the Invictus Games, to provide wounded veterans the opportunity to participate in sporting events similar to the Paralympics.

Unannounced visit during the trip

The visit to the region in western Ukraine, which is frequently attacked by Russian missiles, was only announced after he left the country. He traveled after attending one Trial in London to Ukraine, where he appealed the British government's decision to withdraw his state-funded protection.

Experiences from military time

Prince Harry, 40, the younger son of King Charles III, is the second royal to visit Ukraine. His aunt, Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, was the first British royal, who has been traveling to the country since the 2022 Russian invasion, when she made an unannounced visit to Kiev last year.

Support from the British Royal Family for Ukraine

The royal family has been outspoken in support of Ukraine. King Charles welcomed President Volodymyr Zelenskyj at his estate on the North Sea coast, just two days after a remarkable confrontation with US President Donald Trump in the White House.

Harry's older brother, Prince William, also met with Ukrainian refugees during a two-day visit to Estonia last month.