By GB News (World News) | Created at 2026-09-17 16:14:00 | Updated at 2026-09-17 17:13:37
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Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in West London today to reaffirm his dedication to helping young victims of conflict, appearing at Imperial College London's I-HUB innovation centre alongside representatives from Save the Children and his own Archewell Philanthropies.
The gathering brought together humanitarian workers, technology pioneers and philanthropic figures aiming to transform the lives of children who have tragically lost limbs in war zones.
The renewed three-way partnership aims to deliver comprehensive care, including cutting-edge prosthetics, physical rehabilitation, and sustained mental health support.
Addressing attendees, the Duke of Sussex said: "Children should not be exposed to conflict. They should not be losing limbs to blast.
"But whilst children continue to suffer, I will keep working to ensure they can live life to the full. That's what this enduring partnership between Archewell Philanthropies, Save the Children and Imperial College London is all about."
Alongside the event, Save the Children unveiled fresh analysis painting a true yet grim picture of the toll explosive weapons have had on youngsters.
Roughly 12,000 children were killed or maimed by landmines, unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices in the five years to 2025 – equivalent to more than five a day – the research showed.
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in West London today to reaffirm his dedication to helping young victims of conflict
CHARLIE FORGHAM BAILEY / SAVE THE CHILDREN
Following a panel discussion, the duke took part in hands-on demonstrations showcasing firms working at the cutting edge of paediatric prosthetics.
Among the innovations on display was a specially engineered knee joint capable of growing alongside a child, created by Imperial's engineers with financial backing from Save the Children.
The two organisations jointly established the Centre for Paediatric Blast Injury Studies in 2023, uniting medical professionals, engineers and policy makers to tackle the challenges young blast victims face.
The Duke of Sussex said children 'should not be exposed to conflict' and 'should not be losing limbs to blast'
CHARLIE FORGHAM BAILEY / SAVE THE CHILDREN
The duke took part in hands-on demonstrations showcasing firms working at the cutting edge of paediatric prosthetics
CHARLIE FORGHAM BAILEY / SAVE THE CHILDREN
Harry has personally visited the centre on three occasions. His foundation, Archewell Philanthropies, pledged $500,000 (£375,000) in September 2025 to assist injured children in conflict-affected regions including Gaza and Ukraine, with part of the funds directed to the centre's vital research programme.
Claire Sanford, Save the Children UK's Conflict and Humanitarian Director, warned: "Children are facing a new generation of explosive threats from the air, on the ground, and increasingly enabled by AI.
"No single organisation can tackle these challenges alone and we're thrilled to strengthen our partnership with Imperial College London and Archewell Philanthropies, creating solutions centred around the needs of the child."
Among the innovations on display was a specially engineered knee joint capable of growing alongside a child
CHARLIE FORGHAM BAILEY / SAVE THE CHILDREN
She added: "But we also need political action. Governments must ensure that the laws and protections designed to keep children safe evolve with changes to warfare.
"Children’s rights and safety must remain at the centre of decisions about how emerging technologies are developed and used."
The charity urged the international community to halt the deployment of explosive weapons in populated areas, bolster protections for children caught up in armed conflict and increase investment in rehabilitation for blast injury survivors.
It also demanded binding international regulations on AI-powered weaponry, insisting on meaningful human oversight and a prohibition on autonomous targeting systems.
