Prince Harry was struck by the number of flags erected in memory of fallen Ukrainians. On September 12, he made an unannounced visit to Kyiv at the invitation of the Ukrainian government.

During his trip with the Invictus Games Foundation team, the Duke of Sussex held several meetings with Ukrainian politicians, philanthropists, media representatives, and veterans.

He also visited a public memorial at Independence Square, which deeply affected him.

The prince wanted to lay a wreath and spend some time in solitude, so to avoid drawing attention, he moved further in.

"Honestly, this is one of the saddest things I have ever seen. But it is also one of the most beautiful," he said in an interview with the Guardian.