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Prince Harry Makes Unannounced Kyiv Visit to Back Rehabilitation for Wounded Ukrainians

The trip spotlights plans by his Invictus Games Foundation to bolster recovery support for injured service personnel.

Overview

  • The Duke of Sussex arrived in Kyiv after flying to Poland and taking an overnight train, marking his first visit to the capital and his second Ukraine trip this year.
  • He said he would do “everything possible” to help recovery for thousands hurt in the war, telling The Guardian he sought clearance from his wife and the U.K. government before traveling.
  • Harry traveled with an Invictus Games Foundation team and was photographed outside the National Museum of the History of Ukraine in the Second World War.
  • Reports said his schedule included time with veterans and a meeting with Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, with specific details kept discreet for security.
  • The visit followed a four-day UK swing of charity events and a palace-confirmed private tea with King Charles, during which he also announced a £1.1 million donation to BBC Children in Need.