King Charles's goddaughter India Hicks has travelled to war-torn Ukraine with two of her sons to deliver humanitarian aid.
The 57-year-old British businesswoman joined Conrad, 22, and Amory, 26, on the mission with Global Empowerment Mission (GEM), a non-profit organisation providing disaster relief.
Hicks, who is based in the Bahamas, shared updates from the trip on Instagram. The daughter of Lady Pamela and David Hicks posted images showing the family in protective gear against damaged buildings.
Her humanitarian efforts follow previous controversy when she removed a video from her website last month featuring actress Brooke Shields criticising Meghan Markle.
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The deletion came after both women faced online attacks from the Duchess's supporters.
Writing on Instagram, Hicks said: "When Conrad heard that his brother Amory would be spending his birthday in Ukraine, he wanted to be there with him."
Conrad, who had previously visited Ukraine in January, observed that conditions had deteriorated significantly. Standing in the same location he had visited months earlier, surrounded by battered buildings, he told his mother: "It keeps getting worse."
The trip marked a poignant occasion for the family, with Amory choosing to spend his birthday working alongside GEM in the conflict zone. This decision prompted his younger brother Conrad to join the humanitarian mission.
India Hicks has travelled to war-torn Ukraine.
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Hicks documented their experiences through social media, sharing clips and images from various locations throughout their visit.
The brothers worked alongside GEM volunteers to distribute aid boxes, which Hicks described as "a lifeline" and "a sign of hope" for Ukrainian civilians.
The family witnessed the war's devastating impact on civilians during their visit. Hicks met an elderly local woman who told her: "Everyone is exhausted by this war."
Among the most disturbing scenes was footage of a man "teaching school children how to load weapons," which Hicks described as a "horrific reality." The group also visited Ukraine's first underground school, which Hicks called "an extraordinary necessity born from devastation."
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Hicks, who was a bridesmaid at Charles and Diana's wedding in 1981, has maintained a close relationship with her godfather.
The fashion designer recently recalled photographing the then-Prince of Wales with Diana and their sons for a Christmas card, despite being "young and inexperienced" at the time.
The mother-of-five married David Flint Wood in 2021 after 26 years together. She now divides her time between the Bahamas and charitable work.
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