The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, made an unexpected trip to Ukraine, where he visited the Superhumans Center, a specialized clinic focused on the treatment and rehabilitation of injured military personnel.
This was reported by Andriy Stavnitser on Facebook.
Harry served in the British Army for ten years and was deployed to Afghanistan twice. He lost several close friends in combat. Using his celebrity status, the prince has done a lot to raise awareness about veterans around the world. In 2014, he founded The Invictus Games Foundation in the UK — a global sporting event for wounded servicemen.
This visit was part of the Duke's long-standing commitment, having supported the Invictus Games Foundation since its inception in 2014, as noted by entrepreneur and founder of Superhumans Center, Andriy Stavnitser.
Prince Harry met with all the athletes who participated in this winter's games and offered compliments to all defenders.
He also met British volunteer Eddie, who is currently undergoing rehabilitation in Ukraine after being injured, and 10-year-old Roman Oleksiy, one of the youngest competitors.
During his visit, Harry toured the operating room where a complex surgery was being performed to restore the hearing of a veteran.
“This is my first visit to Ukraine, and it certainly won't be my last. It has been a tremendous honor and privilege to come here with the Invictus delegation, along with some of our athletes and competitors from the Games in the UK over the last decade. Coming to the Superhumans Center and witnessing the incredible rehabilitation and care provided under one roof, specifically designed for this purpose, is truly impressive,” said Prince Harry.
It is worth noting that he is the second member of the royal family to visit Ukraine after Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, who was in Kyiv last year.
Our deepest respect goes to a person who could choose any vocation in the world but has dedicated himself to supporting and encouraging veterans who have been injured. He spent a few hours with us and left, but I believe that for decades to come, when all wars finally end, a sign in Lviv will read: “Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex was here. A true Superhuman,” wrote Stavnitser.