Prince Harry appeared in a new video (Image: superhumans.center)

Prince Harry appeared emotional in a new video marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. The Duke of Sussex, 41, has visited the country twice in the past year, and said he had been “deeply moved” since February 24, 2022.

He recorded a video for the Superhumans Centre in Lviv which has been published online. Speaking directly to the camera, Prince Harry said: “Over the past year, I have had the honour and privilege of visiting Ukraine twice. Each time, I left deeply moved by the courage, dignity and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people, even in the midst of war, a war which continues to take the lives of civilians and service members every single day. Life goes on.”

He added: “I saw the strength of the Superhuman Center during a visit in April and the determination of those rebuilding their bodies and their futures. I saw it in the resilience and pride of the Invictus Games veterans I met in Vancouver. And I saw it in the eyes of Ukrainians in Kyiv, eyes that carry both pain and unwavering hope.”

The Duke of Sussex continued: “For four years, Ukraine has stood firm. You have shown the world what true resilience looks like. You have reminded us all that freedom and independence are never guaranteed and need protecting and, where necessary, fighting for.

“Today, as Ukraine marks the anniversary of the start of this war, I want to speak directly to you, to those on the front lines, and to those supporting from the home front. Your strength inspires the world. Your bravery unites us, and your hope lights a path forward for us all. Please know that you are not alone. The world stands with you and we continue to learn from your courage every single day. Stay strong, stay brave, stay hopeful.”

The video was released in the early afternoon on Tuesday, shortly after Harry’s father, King Charles, hosted a reception at King James’s Palace in London, joined by Queen Camilla, Princess Anne and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, recently stole the spotlight attending the 75th NBA All-Star Game weekend in Los Angeles earlier this month.

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The couple was seated alongside a lively group of fellow guests, including Queen Latifah and her family, adding to the buzzy atmosphere of the night.

Prince Harry and Meghan stepped down as working royals in 2020 and moved to the US that year. They now live in Montecito, California, with their children, Prince Archie, six, and Princess Lilibet, four.