Harry, Prince reenacts Diana's landmine stroll in Angola
Prince Harry's recent visit to Angola with The Halo Trust marked a significant milestone in his ongoing mission to eradicate landmines, a cause close to his heart and one that was championed by his late mother, Princess Diana.
**A Legacy Renewed**
In 1997, Princess Diana visited Angola to highlight the devastating impact of landmines on civilians. Her visit brought global attention to the issue and contributed to the ratification of the Ottawa Treaty, banning the use, stockpiling, production, and transfer of antipersonnel mines later that year.
Prince Harry's connection to Angola began in 2013, when he walked through a minefield in Cuito Cuanavale, a experience he repeated during his most recent visit on July 16, 2025. His first visit to Angola was part of his and Meghan Markle's tour of southern Africa in 2019.
**A Shared Vision**
During his visit, Prince Harry met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco to discuss ongoing demining efforts. The Halo Trust's partnership with the Angolan government was strengthened and renewed, with President Lourenco expressing his intention to continue supporting the Halo Trust's work for the next three years.
James Cowan, CEO of The Halo Trust, expressed gratitude towards President Lourenco for his leadership on the critical issue of landmine clearance in Angola. The organization's work extends beyond mine clearance to include community education and development.
**A Step Towards a Mine-Free Angola**
The Halo Trust's efforts in Angola have been fruitful, with over 120,000 land mines and 100,000 other explosive devices cleared since the organisation's inception in 1994. However, challenges persist, with an estimated 1,000 minefields covering approximately 26 square miles still needing to be cleared.
Prince Harry's visits have continued to raise awareness about the importance of landmine clearance. He emphasized that his mother, Princess Diana, would have been horrified if anyone's children or grandchildren lived in a world still infested with mines.
The clearance of minefields has enabled communities to flourish. Prince Harry visited a previously active minefield now home to a thriving community, highlighting the transformative impact of demining efforts.
In a poignant moment during his visit, Prince Harry detonated a mine in the minefield in Cuito Cuanavale, a location where his mother, Princess Diana, walked in 1997. The minefield is now a paved road, where people can walk safely.
The Halo Trust's work in Angola is significant to Prince Harry, who stated that his mother would have been proud to see the progress made in the country. The organisation's commitment to a mine-free Angola continues, with the support of President Lourenco and the Angolan government.
- The art of landmine eradication, a cause close to the royals' hearts, was championed by Princess Diana and now continues in the style of Prince Harry.
- The ongoing partnership between The Halo Trust and the Angolan government, strengthened by Prince Harry's visit, aims to bring an end to cultural devastation caused by landmines.
- In a world where entertainment and travel bring joy, news about the landmine-free movement led by Prince Harry and The Halo Trust serves as a reminder of the impact society can have on each other.
- Art circles have shown appreciation for Prince Harry's commitment to clearing landmines in Angola, a cause that resonates with the global community.
- As the world continues to travel and evolve, keeping an eye on the entertainment, news, and society sectors can shed light on significant movements like Prince Harry's ongoing quest for a mine-free Angola.
