Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in the Middle East for their first international tour in 18 months

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s last tour was to Colombia in August 2024

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have arrived in the Middle East for their first international tour in 18 months.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have travelled to Jordan to support efforts by the World Health Organisation.

The couple will collaborate with Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO, on a two-day initiative centred on humanitarian health efforts, mental health, and support for vulnerable people impacted by conflict and displacement.

Harry and Dr Tedros joined together in September last year, as the pair highlighted research at Imperial College London’s Centre for Blast Injury Studies.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrive in the Middle East for their first international tour in 18 months

The engagement focused on the growing need for international action to support civilians, particularly children, impacted by conflict-related injuries and trauma.

During the visit, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will support the WHO’s efforts to focus on Jordan’s leadership in regional humanitarian health response.

The couple will visit initiatives they have supported financially to help facilitate medical evacuation for children impacted by the conflict in Gaza.

Harry and Meghan will then journey to the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen, who deploy food and humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Harry and Meghan’s last tour was to Colombia in August 2024

The Duke and Duchess will then visit the site of a refugee camp, home to displaced Syrians.

The visit will aim at highlighting the importance of mental health services, physical rehabilitation, and community-based support for individuals and families affected by war, displacement, and serious illness.

GB News understands Harry and Meghan have consistently supported initiatives addressing the humanitarian impacts of conflict, with a key focus on children affected.

The People’s Channel understands the duke has previously supported medical treatment and rehabilitation initiatives for children injured in conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.

In a recent video, Harry said he has been ‘left deeply moved’ by the ‘courage, dignity and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people’

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In a recent video, Harry said he had been “left deeply moved” by the “courage, dignity and unbreakable spirit of the Ukrainian people” following the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion.

The footage recorded for the Superhumans Centre in Lviv features clips of the duke’s visits to Ukraine.

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.

Harry said: ‘Over the past year, I have had the honour and privilege of visiting Ukraine twice’

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“I saw the strength of the Superhuman Centre during a visit in April and the determination of those rebuilding their bodies and their futures.”

The duke continued: “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.

“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.”