Prince Harry arrived in Angola on 15 July 2025 to support HALO Trust’s mine-clearing mission.
Furthermore, he travelled solo, citing safety concerns for Meghan Markle amid active mine zones.
The Duke landed at Luanda airport before flying to Cuito Cuanavale, a region heavily affected by Angola’s civil war.
HALO Trust has cleared over 123 000 mines since 1994, with 1 000 minefields remaining.
WALKING THROUGH HISTORY WITH PURPOSE
By 16 July 2025, the HALO Trust had cleared the specific section of the Cuito Cuanavale minefield where Prince Harry walked safely in protective gear, as part of a symbolic visit highlighting ongoing demining efforts.
His walk mirrored Princess Diana’s 1997 Huambo visit, which helped catalyse the Ottawa Treaty banning landmines.
Moreover, Harry stated, “Children should never live in fear of walking to school,” echoing his mother’s advocacy.
HARRY MEETINGS AND GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Harry met President João Lourenço to discuss HALO’s future operations and funding commitments. Angola pledged a renewed three-year contract to support HALO’s goal of a mine-free country by 2025.
HALO CEO James Cowan praised the government’s dedication to humanitarian demining and its renewed multi-year contract to support Angola’s mission to become mine-free.
The Duke also attended a British Embassy reception to promote HALO’s outreach.
LEGACY, PUBLICITY AND ROYAL TENSIONS
Harry’s visit aims to shift focus from royal tensions to humanitarian work. With Harry’s approval, HALO banned the British press from the event to maintain mission focus.
Harry’s engagement with Angola spans more than a decade, marked by field visits and policy advocacy, most recently culminating in renewed support for HALO’s 2025 mine-clearance expansion.
In addition, his solo trip follows a private peace summit between royal aides and Archewell staff in London.
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