Prince Harry secretly travels from Poland to Ukraine on overnight train under the cover of darkness

Svar Nanan-Sen
Thu, 23 Apr 2026 07:20:42 +0000

Prince Harry stepped off an overnight train from Poland at Kyiv railway station this morning in a surprise visit to the Ukrainian capital.

The Duke of Sussex's unannounced arrival comes as Ukraine continues its defence against Russian aggression after more than four years of war.

"It's good to be back in Ukraine," Prince Harry said upon his arrival.

Speaking to ITV News, he expressed his desire "to remind people back home and around the world what Ukraine is up against and to support the people and partners doing extraordinary work every hour of every day in incredibly tough conditions."

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The Duke of Sussex described Ukraine as a nation courageously protecting Europe's eastern border, stressing the importance of maintaining focus on this struggle.

Senior Western defence and government officials have gathered in the Ukrainian capital for the Kyiv Security Conference, where Harry is scheduled to address delegates.

In his speech, the Duke of Sussex will urge world leaders not to become "numb" to this or any other conflict, drawing on his military background and connections with Invictus Games competitors.

"This is a war about values, not just territory," Harry will tell the conference.

The royal intends to emphasise that the struggle in Ukraine extends far beyond a simple territorial dispute, warning that the consequences of this conflict will persist for years to come.

Harry will also condemn the removal of Ukrainian children by Russian forces, describing it as a "systematic and intentional" act that will face consequences at the International Criminal Court.

The Duke's visit follows shortly after completing an Australian tour alongside his wife, Meghan.

Prince Harry expressed enthusiasm about reconnecting with familiar faces, stating: "I'm looking forward to seeing friends and re-connecting with the Invictus community again and standing alongside those helping Ukraine win this fight."

The Duke of Sussex will also lend his support to the Invictus Games Foundation during his visit, as the number of severely wounded Ukrainian military personnel continues to rise at an alarming pace.

Additionally, Harry will witness the hazardous operations conducted by The Halo Trust, the de-mining charity that his mother, Princess Diana, famously championed during her visit to Angola in 1997.

Civilians continue to suffer injuries and fatalities from landmines and other Russian munitions abandoned in former combat zones.

The Halo Trust's Ukrainian operation is its largest anywhere globally, employing 1,300 workers dedicated to clearing explosive remnants.