In July 2025, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, traveled solo to Angola to support the Halo Trust’s ongoing landmine clearance efforts, mirroring the path his late mother, Princess Diana, famously walked in January 1997 .
Harry met with President João Lourenço to discuss continuing demining efforts and express gratitude for Angola’s support . This marks his second visit focused on demining—following a 2019 trip—and symbolizes his dedication to preserving Diana’s humanitarian legacy .
During the visit, he toured mine-affected regions, including Huambo, where Diana walked in 1997, and participated in a controlled detonation of a landmine . He commented on how the former minefield has since transformed into a thriving community with schools, businesses, and homes .
The Halo Trust estimates around 80,000 Angolans have been harmed by landmines since the 27-year civil war (1975–2002), and approximately 1,000 minefields covering 67 km² remain as of 2024. Angola aims to be mine-free by 2025 .
Harry, who has served as a patron of Halo since 2019, emphasized the emotional significance of continuing his mother’s work, calling it a deeply personal mission and a global humanitarian effort .
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