In a powerful and emotional tribute to his late mother, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, retraced one of Princess Diana’s most iconic and humanitarian steps—walking through a minefield in Angola. The moment, filled with symbolism and personal conviction, echoed Diana’s 1997 visit that helped change global attitudes toward landmines and war-zone victims.
The Duke visited the southeastern Angolan town of Dirico as part of a royal tour of Africa, where he donned body armor and a protective visor and walked through an area still being cleared of landmines by the Halo Trust, the same charity his mother supported more than two decades earlier.
A Legacy Revisited
In 1997, just months before her tragic death, Princess Diana stunned the world when she stepped into an active minefield in Huambo, Angola. Wearing similar protective gear, she met with landmine survivors and highlighted the indiscriminate danger they posed to civilians—especially children. Her work drew global attention to the issue and helped build momentum for the Ottawa Treaty, which banned the use of anti-personnel mines.
For Prince Harry, the moment was deeply personal. “Being here today is deeply humbling,” he said during his visit. “I’m proud to be walking in the footsteps of my mother and continuing the work she started.”
A Powerful Symbol
The image of Harry walking through the minefield instantly drew comparisons to his mother’s 1997 photo, and for good reason. But for the Duke, it was more than symbolic—it was a call to action. He emphasized that although Diana's visit had a lasting impact, the job is far from over.
“There are still more than 60 million people around the world living in areas contaminated by landmines,” Harry stated. “This isn’t history—it’s still happening today, and people are still losing their lives and limbs.”