Overview

• Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine last week, meeting wounded soldiers at Lviv’s Superhumans Centre.
• Prince William had long hoped to visit Ukraine but was denied permission by palace officials due to security concerns.
• William instead visited Estonia last month, participating in military training exercises and meeting British troops near the Russian border.
• Harry’s visit to Ukraine followed his High Court appearance in London, where he sought to reinstate his taxpayer-funded security protection.
• The contrasting actions of the brothers underscore ongoing tensions within the royal family over security protocols and public roles.