A British charity that supports the families of the fallen soldiers has called out US President Donald Trump for his remarks about NATO troops.
The charity, of which Prince Harry is a global ambassador, defended the values and sacrifices of the coalition forces during their war in Afghanistan.
Nikki Scott, the founder of Scotty’s Little Soldiers,said in a video statement that Trump's comments are “deeply upsetting for many”, particularly families affected by the deaths of British personnel in the war.
Hundreds of people voiced support for Nikki Scott after she criticized the US president for humiliating the NATO.
Her husband Corporal Lee Scott lost his life in Afghanistan while serving with the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment.
The charity has spent the past 15 years supporting bereaved British forces children and young people and their families.
Previously, reacting to Trump's remarks, Prince Harry, a veteran who served in Afghanistan, said “In 2001, NATO invoked Article 5 for the first and only time in history."
Speaking to GB News, he said "It meant that every allied nation was obliged to stand with the United States in Afghanistan, in pursuit of our shared security. Allies answered that call."
"I served there. I made lifelong friends there. And I lost friends there. The United Kingdom alone had 457 service personnel killed."
"Those sacrifices deserve to be spoken about truthfully and with respect, as we all remain united and loyal to the defence of diplomacy and peace.”
A large number of Britons took to social media to support Prince Harry as the youngest son of King Charles III remined Trump about the role the British and other allies played in Afghanistan.
Trump told Fox Business Network's "Mornings with Maria" on Thursday the United States had "never needed" the NATO and accused allies of staying "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan.