Prince Harry says he ‘will always be part of Royal Family’ after reigniting feud with Donald Trump

On the second day of his trip, Harry travelled to Bucha, a town south of the capital where Russian forces have been accused of committing war crimes.

Ukrainian reports say at least 458 bodies have been recovered there, with total casualties believed to be as high as 500, including nine children.

Following in his mother’s footsteps, Harry participated in a demonstration of cutting-edge de-mining technology alongside the HALO Trust, the world’s largest humanitarian mine clearance organisation.

Following this, the prince spoke to reporters, saying people need to “feel empowered to speak truth to power”.

The duke then told ITV that he did not recognise the description “not a working royal”, before adding: “I will always be part of the royal family.”

“I’m here working, doing the very thing that I was born to do,” he told the outlet.

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“And I enjoy doing it. I enjoy being able to do these trips and come and support the people that I’ve met before, the friends that I’ve made and hopefully bringing attention to issues that you know, for one reason or another, drop out of the news because something else has popped up.”

Referencing both the UK and the wider international community, he added: “The vast majority of people want to see proper leadership and an end to these conflicts – whether through diplomacy or any other means – for the sake of both the present and future generations.”

Harry then dismissed suggestions that his recent remarks could affect King Charles’s upcoming state visit to the United States.

His comments came after a public exchange with Donald Trump, who criticised the prince’s remarks on America’s role in the Ukraine conflict.

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Harry had argued that the US holds a “singular role” due to its commitments to Ukraine’s sovereignty.

President Trump promptly responded: “I know one thing, Prince Harry is not speaking for the UK, that’s for sure.

“I think I’m speaking for the UK more than Prince Harry, that’s for sure. But thank him for his advice.”

But, like Harry, Mr Trump insisted his bitter feud with King Charles’ youngest son would not impact his state visit, which he has repeatedly expressed his excitement for.

“We’re really looking forward to it. We’ve spoken, and we’re going to have a great time,” he told reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday.

“I tell you, if we’d had that ballroom built, it would be full. I wish we had more seats.”