Prince Harry
Royal visited genocide memorial in Rwanda
Prince Harry with Rwandan President Paul Kagame (r.)
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On his trip to Africa, Prince Harry devoted himself to a heart project. He visited a depressing genocide memorial.
Prince Harry (37) visited the genocide memorial in Kigali, Rwanda, on his trip to Africa. This was also announced by the official Twitter account of the Kigali Genocide Memorial. More than 250,000 victims of the Tutsi genocide are buried there. The genocide took place in 1994, and to this day the bones of many of the deceased are regularly brought to the memorial for a dignified burial.
Harry was visibly depressed in pictures in front of a photo wall. According to media reports, Duchess Meghan’s husband (41) also left a message in the guest book: “I am deeply moved by what I saw. What incredible proof of unity and resilience that we are seeing now. Thank you for us show everyone the way to healing and forgiveness. You are an example to the whole world.”
The Rwandan President also posts a picture with Harry
The Rwandan President Paul Kagame (64) had previously announced on social mediathat he met Prince Harry in his capacity as President of African Parks. The non-profit conservation organization manages national parks across the continent. Kagame also published a photo together with Harry.
Matters of the heart for Prince Harry
Prince Harry has been actively involved in the interests of the African continent for many years. He sees himself in the tradition of his mother Princess Diana (1961-1997), who also had a close relationship with Africa. He even referred to the entire continent as his “second home”. He has also traveled there several times with his wife Duchess Meghan, for example at the beginning of the relationship in the summer of 2016.