Meghan Markle and Prince Harry receive gifted jewellery for 'consistently serving as Ukraine's voice'

Dorothy Reddin
Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:41:14 +0000

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were gifted with jewellery following the Duke of Sussex's visit to Ukraine.

Prince Harry, 41, made an unannounced journey to the Ukrainian capital on Thursday, marking a significant show of solidarity with the war-torn nation.

During his visit, the Duke of Sussex met with members of the National Guard's 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov".

They honoured both him and Meghan, 44, with symbolic jewellery from the Azov.Support initiative.

The gift, branded "Love is Care," was presented as recognition of the couple's ongoing advocacy for Ukraine.

"The Duke and Duchess of Sussex consistently serve as Ukraine's voice in the world and support the Ukrainian military," the brigade stated on Facebook.

Soldiers specifically highlighted the Sussexes' contributions to the Superhumans Center, a rehabilitation facility for wounded servicemen, and their involvement with the Invictus Games, where Ukrainian veterans compete internationally.

On the second day of his trip, Harry travelled to Bucha, a town situated south of Kyiv, where Russian forces stand accused of committing atrocities against civilians.

Ukrainian authorities report that at least 458 bodies were recovered from the area, with the total death toll potentially reaching 500, including nine children.

The duke participated in a demonstration of advanced mine clearance technology with the Halo Trust, the world's largest humanitarian demining organisation, echoing work previously undertaken by his late mother, Princess Diana.

Speaking to journalists afterwards, Harry urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring the conflict to an end and called on the United States to honour its commitments to Ukraine.

"People need to feel empowered to speak truth to power," the prince told reporters.

In an interview with ITV, Harry rejected characterisations of himself as "not a working royal," insisting he would always remain part of the royal family.

"I'm here working, doing the very thing that I was born to do," he stated.

The duke expressed his enjoyment in undertaking such visits, noting his desire to support individuals he has previously encountered and to draw attention to issues that often fade from public consciousness when other stories emerge.

Addressing both Britain and the broader international community, Harry emphasised that most people desire genuine leadership and resolution to ongoing conflicts.

"The vast majority of people want to see proper leadership and an end to these conflicts - whether through diplomacy or any other means - for the sake of both the present and future generations," he said.

Harry's remarks sparked a public exchange with Donald Trump, who took issue with the prince's comments regarding America's role in the Ukraine conflict.

The duke had argued that the United States holds a "singular role" owing to its commitments to Ukrainian sovereignty.

President Trump swiftly responded: "I know one thing, Prince Harry is not speaking for the UK, that's for sure. I think I'm speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry, that's for sure. But thank him for his advice."

Harry dismissed suggestions that the dispute might affect King Charles's forthcoming state visit to America.

President Trump similarly insisted the ongoing tensions with the duke would have no bearing on the visit, telling reporters in the Oval Office: "We're really looking forward to it. We've spoken, and we're going to have a great time."