Prince Harry has issued a personal statement following his recent visit to Angola, where he returned to a cause deeply tied to his late mother’s humanitarian legacy.
Published on the couple’s official website, sussex.com, the post titled “Prince Harry returns to Angola to champion a mine-free future” details the Duke’s solo engagement in the African nation.
According to the statement, “The Duke of Sussex has concluded a landmark visit to Angola, where he renewed his commitment to a mine-free future and honoured his mother’s powerful legacy with The HALO Trust.”
The post draws a direct connection to Princess Diana’s famous 1997 visit, highlighting that “Nearly three decades after Diana… Prince Harry walked in her footsteps – and alongside Angola’s leaders – to support the country’s efforts to clear the final remnants of war.”
The Duke participated in a landmine safety education session in Mawano, a remote village still affected by the long-lasting impact of conflict.
In a heartfelt message, Harry said: “As a father to young children, it breaks my heart to see innocent children still living and playing next to minefields. All of us have a duty to protect children and future generations from the harms of war, both present and past.”
While in the capital, Luanda, he met with President João Lourenço, praising the country’s post-war progress: “This commitment is about more than removing deadly devices. It’s about unlocking potential in a country that has so much—enabling children to walk to school safely, allowing farmers to grow crops, attracting sustainable development and bringing back wildlife tourism.”
At formal receptions hosted by the British Embassy and Angolan officials, Prince Harry emphasized the importance of sustained international support. He called on the UK, the US, and private sector donors to continue backing efforts to make Angola safe for future generations.
This visit underscores Harry’s long-standing ties with The HALO Trust, the organization that also supported Princess Diana’s trailblazing advocacy for landmine victims.