The Duke of Sussex said the sacrifices of NATO troops should be discussed honestly and respectfully after the US president suggested allies were hesitant to engage in Afghanistan.
“I served there, made lifelong friends, and lost friends,” said Prince Harry, who was deployed to the country twice, while honoring Nato troops, including 457 UK personnel, who were killed in the conflict.
The prince was reacting to controversial comments made by Donald Trump in an interview on Thursday.
Trump’s words have drawn condemnation from international allies, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer calling them “insulting and frankly appalling” .
The UK and other nations joined the US in Afghanistan after Nato’s collective security clause was invoked following the 9/11 attacks.
Prince Harry said: “In 2001, Nato invoked Article 5 for the first – and only – time in history. It meant that every allied nation was obliged to stand with the United States in Afghanistan, in pursuit of our shared security. Allies answered that call.”
He said: “Many lives were changed forever. Parents lost their children. Kids were left without a parent. Families bear the burden.”
“Those sacrifices should be discussed honestly and respectfully, as we all stay united in supporting diplomacy and peace.”
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