Prince Harry is once again under fire from Piers Morgan, this time after his unexpected trip to Ukraine earlier this week.
The Duke of Sussex has been in the UK recently, attending court over his ongoing legal battle regarding his personal security. Since stepping back from his royal duties, he no longer receives automatic, top-tier police protection when in Britain.
At present, any security arrangements for Harry in the UK are made on a case-by-case basis. He’s currently challenging this system, arguing that his family’s safety is a top priority in the matter.
In the midst of these legal proceedings, the 40-year-old Prince made a surprise visit to Ukraine, where he spent time with war victims and veterans.
Why has Prince Harry gone to Ukraine?
Prince Harry made a surprise visit to Ukraine on Thursday as part of his ongoing commitment to supporting wounded veterans, according to his spokesperson.
Having served in the Army for ten years, Harry has long been a strong advocate for veterans. In 2014, he founded the Invictus Games to support “wounded, injured and sick armed forces personnel, serving or veteran”.
During his visit to Ukraine this week, the Duke of Sussex stopped by the Superhumans Center in Lviv—an orthopedic clinic that provides treatment and rehabilitation for both injured military personnel and civilians affected by the ongoing conflict.
Andrey Stavnitser, co-founder of the Superhumans Center, shared details of Harry’s visit on social media.
Duke of Sussex visits Superman Center in Ukraine
He wrote: “A member of the British royal family visited Ukraine for the first time since the start of the full-scale war — and he came to us at @superhumans.center! The visit was not announced until the team left.
“@princeharryofengland founded @weareinvictusgames in 2014 — a sports competition for injured veterans.
“Harry served in the army, and was in Afghanistan twice. Thanks to the media weight of his voice, the prince does a lot for veterans around the world.”
He really is as dumb as a rock.
Prince Harry reportedly said during the visit: “To come here to the Superhumans centre and see the incredible, amazing rehabilitation and care that is provided here under one purpose roof is just mind-blowing.”
Despite the positive reception in Ukraine, Prince Harry’s visit has sparked backlash in the UK, especially amid his ongoing legal dispute over security protection.
Piers Morgan, who has long criticized both Harry and Meghan Markle, took to X to mock the prince. He wrote: “So, Hypocrite Harry flies straight from a British court where he is suing for more protection in UK because it’s too dangerous for him… to a warzone in Ukraine. He really is as dumb as a rock.”
Why did Prince Harry lose his security?
When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped back from their roles as working royals in early 2020, one major consequence was the loss of their entitlement to publicly funded police protection in the UK.
Now living in California with their two children, Harry and Meghan no longer receive the same level of security they once did as senior members of the Royal Family. By stepping away from royal duties, Harry gave up the right to blanket protection from the British police. Instead, any security needs in the UK would be assessed individually—on a “bespoke, case-by-case” basis.
However, Prince Harry has strongly opposed this approach. He has expressed concern that his children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, cannot “feel at home” or “safe” in the UK without formal police protection in place.
Earlier this week, his lawyer Shaheed Fatima told the court:
“One mustn’t forget the human dimension to this case. There is a person sitting behind me whose safety, whose security and whose life is at stake.
There’s a person sitting behind me who’s been told he’s getting a special bespoke process when he knows and has experienced a process that is manifestly inferior.”
Harry’s legal battle over security continues, as he seeks the right to pay for police protection when visiting the UK.
Prince Harry’s Ukraine visit may anger President Trump
His visit comes at a sensitive time, as the United States is currently working to negotiate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine.
That said, the process hasn’t been going all that smoothly…
Last month, a heated and unexpected verbal exchange between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and former President Donald Trump—joined by his vice president JD Vance in the Oval Office—caused a stir across social media platforms.
Trump, who has previously taken aim at Prince Harry—particularly over the controversy surrounding his U.S. visa—may not have appreciated Harry’s recent gesture of support toward Ukraine.
Royal expert Richard Palmer told GB News: “I’m sure it will not go down with some in the Trump camp. It is a public show of support for Zelensky and Ukraine. So that may make life a little less comfortable for him in the US when he gets back.”
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