The Duke of Sussex steps up support for injured Ukrainian veterans
Prince Harry made an unannounced trip to Kyiv on Friday to show support for
Ukrainians living with life-changing injuries from the war. During the visit,
the Duke of Sussex revealed he is shifting his approach to provide stronger
support for injured military personnel as they recover and rebuild their
lives.
While he was in the country, the Invictus Games Foundation — where Harry
serves as patron — announced new initiatives aimed at helping Ukrainian
veterans. The organisation shared photos of Harry meeting veterans and their
families on its official Instagram account, showing him alongside the Invictus
team.
In the post, the foundation highlighted two major steps in its updated
strategy:
Funding adaptive equipment to expand access for people with injuries across
Ukraine
Launching a Train-the-Trainer adaptive snow sports programme with the Armed
Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST) and Ukrainian Action
“Ukraine has been part of the Invictus community since 2017. Their resilience
truly embodies the Invictus Spirit and we’re proud to stand alongside them,”
the statement read.
Harry’s visit also comes as reports suggest he has eased tensions with his
father, King Charles III, and is considering reconciling with other senior
royals following a private reunion with the monarch.
