Prince Harry breaks silence on children's protection in emotional meeting

Prince Harry has made it clear to the world that his core duty is to protect children amid speculation of his royal return after secret peace talks.

The Duke of Sussex spoke emotionally about his role as a father after his visit to Angola, saying: "All of us have a duty to protect children and future generations from the harms of war, both present and past."

King Charles III's youngest son's visit continued the legacy of his mother, Princess Diana, who famously walked through Angolan minefields in 1997.

The Duke got emotional as he participated in a landmine safety education session in the remote village of Mawano, saying: "As a father to young children, it breaks my heart to see innocent children still living and playing next to minefields." 

Harry, who has two young children with wife Meghan Markle, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, taught local children how to recognise and avoid landmines during the safety session.

The visit reminded royal fans of Diana, who brought global attention to the dangers of landmines in Angola. The land nearby was once an active minefield that the Duke himself walked in 2013.

Harry's trip also coincided with the Angolan Government's announcement of a new three-year commitment to support landmine clearance, reinforcing its position as Halo's largest single donor in Angola.

The Prince, who's reportedly awaiting green light from King Charles to return to the UK after a secret peace talks, went on: "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."