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Local Prince Harry, attending the Invictus Games in Vancouver, shared a surprising conversation he had with his five-year-old son, Archie. The young prince, who remained at the family’s Montecito home, apparently asked his father about landmines.
Harry admitted to discussing the dangers of landmines with Archie, relating them to the experiences of some Invictus Games participants. He acknowledged that the topic might seem advanced for a five-year-old.
The revelation sparked a wave of reactions online. Many expressed disbelief that a child so young would even know about such a thing, questioning how the conversation even arose. One commenter joked about Archie’s seemingly advanced vocabulary and interests.
Others, however, were more understanding, given Harry’s involvement with the Invictus Games and its focus on injured veterans. One person suggested it was a good opportunity to teach Archie about his family history.
The conversation prompted Harry to discuss his mother, Princess Diana, and her famous walk through an Angolan minefield in 1997. He shared that Archie then wanted to see videos and photos of his grandmother’s work with landmines.
Harry himself followed in his mother’s footsteps in 2019, visiting a minefield in Angola. This connection resonated with online fans, who praised Harry and Meghan for keeping Diana’s legacy alive for their children.