Prince Harry recently shared how he keeps the memory of his late mother, Princess Diana, alive for his children.
The 40-year-old Duke of Sussex spoke about the subject during an interview at the Invictus Games in Canada, revealing a heartfelt moment with his five-year-old son, Archie. However, his comments have sparked mixed reactions on social media.
Currently in Canada for the 2025 Invictus Games, Harry spoke with Canadian TV channel CTV about the challenges of discussing his mother’s legacy with his kids.
He admitted that explaining such topics to young children can be difficult. “Kids don’t always ask the right questions, so you either shut it down straight away, which I will never do, or you engage in the conversation and try to explain things,” he said.
He then recalled a recent moment with Archie. The young boy had asked about landmines, which led to an unexpected conversation. Harry found himself explaining how some of the veterans they support were injured by explosions. While he avoided discussing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) due to Archie’s age, he still spoke about mines in a way his son could understand.
Surprisingly, the conversation gave him a chance to talk about Diana. He hadn’t planned to bring up his mother, but as the discussion unfolded, it naturally led to her work with landmine awareness. Archie became curious and wanted to see photos and videos of his grandmother in action. Harry noted that the conversation turned out differently than he expected but was a meaningful moment between father and son.
Despite the touching nature of his story, reactions online have been divided. Some skeptics found it hard to believe that a five-year-old would ask about landmines.
Comments on social media included, “I refuse to believe Archie asked about landmines,” and “What five-year-old even knows about that?”
Others, however, saw it as a beautiful way for Harry to nurture his son’s curiosity and keep Diana’s legacy alive. One supporter wrote, “I love that Prince Harry took the opportunity to talk to his son about his mum while encouraging his interest.”
Princess Diana’s work with landmine victims remains one of her most famous humanitarian efforts. In 1997, just months before her tragic death, she walked through a minefield in Angola, bringing global attention to the issue. She even remotely detonated a live mine, remarking afterward, “One down, 17 million to go.”
Her actions left a lasting impact, and Harry has since followed in her footsteps. In 2013, he retraced her famous minefield walk in Angola, and in 2019, he visited the same site again. He later wrote about the experience in his 2023 memoir, Spare, describing how it made him feel closer to his mother and strengthened his resolve to continue her work. However, he also admitted that revisiting the cause had been emotionally challenging and had affected his mental health.
Through conversations with Archie and his ongoing advocacy, Harry continues to honor Diana’s legacy while fostering a connection between his children and the grandmother they never got to meet.
