Prince Harry has just donned his service hat for the fourth anniversary of Russia's "special military operation" in Ukraine and has posted a heartstring-tugging emotional video that has been shared with the world, but for the Superhumans Centre in Lviv.
This new video sees the Duke turn incredibly emotional and shows him talking directly into a camera about war trauma.
In it the Duke of Sussex says, “Over the past year, I have had the honour and privilege of visiting Ukraine twice. Each time, I left deeply moved by the courage, dignity and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people, even in the midst of war, a war which continues to take the lives of civilians and service members every single day. Life goes on.”
“I saw the strength of the Superhuman Center during a visit in April and the determination of those rebuilding their bodies and their futures,” he also recalled while taking his trip down memory lane before adding, “I saw it in the resilience and pride of the Invictus Games veterans I met in Vancouver. And I saw it in the eyes of Ukrainians in Kyiv, eyes that carry both pain and unwavering hope.”
“For four years, Ukraine has stood firm,” he also said while tipping his hat to those fighting on the front lines and the home front.
He also claims, “you have shown the world what true resilience looks like. You have reminded us all that freedom and independence are never guaranteed and need protecting and, where necessary, fighting for.”
His concluding remarks however really tugged at those heartstrings and read, “Today, as Ukraine marks the anniversary of the start of this war, I want to speak directly to you, to those on the front lines, and to those supporting from the home front. Your strength inspires the world. Your bravery unites us, and your hope lights a path forward for us all. Please know that you are not alone. The world stands with you and we continue to learn from your courage every single day. Stay strong, stay brave, stay hopeful.”