Prince Harry has defended his controversial memoir, declaring his "conscience is clear" about the revelations contained within its pages. The Duke of Sussex described 'Spare' as "a series of corrections to stories already out there" rather than an attempt to damage the royal family.
Following a recent visit to the UK where he met his father, Harry expressed a desire to spend more time in the country. The past week had "definitely brought that closer" to reality, he noted.
Royal reconciliation progress
The meeting with King Charles at Clarence House lasted less than an hour but was described as "great" by Harry. It marked their first face-to-face encounter in over a year, signalling potential progress in their strained relationship.
Meghan Markle had advised Harry to "stick to the truth" regarding his public statements, according to reports. This guidance appears to underpin his unwavering stance on the memoir's contents.
Ukraine humanitarian mission
Harry's visit to Kyiv came with his Invictus Games Foundation team, following an invitation from the Ukrainian government and the Superhumans Centre. He participated in panel discussions and met with Ukraine's minister for veteran affairs to discuss support for injured service personnel and veterans.
The visit focused on providing assistance to those wounded in conflict. Harry also visited the National Museum of the History of Ukraine and provided specific advice to military veterans about not staying silent.
Major donation announced
The Archewell Foundation, founded by Harry and Meghan, announced a substantial $500,000 donation to support injured children from Gaza and Ukraine. The funding will aid medical evacuations and prosthetics development for young victims of conflict.
The donation reflects the couple's continued commitment to humanitarian causes, particularly supporting those affected by war and violence. Harry's foundation has longstanding connections to supporting veterans globally through the Invictus Games.
Sources used: "Independent", "Mirror", "GB News", "The Standard" Note: This article has been edited with the help of Artificial Intelligence.
