The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will meet medical evacuees from Gaza during a two-day visit to Jordan, focusing on humanitarian aid, mental health, and support for those displaced by the Israel-Gaza conflict. The couple is expected to arrive in the capital, Amman, on Wednesday for a series of engagements that will underscore their commitment to global humanitarian causes.

Focus on Humanitarian Aid and Child Evacuations

The visit is being hosted by Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the director-general of the World Health Organisation (WHO), who has been a leading advocate for child medical evacuations from Gaza. The couple will tour initiatives they have financially supported that aid medical evacuations for children affected by the ongoing conflict.

Prince Harry joined forces with Dr. Tedros during his visit to Britain last September, where he attended the Centre for Blast Injury Studies in London, which assists military veterans and personnel. During that visit, Harry announced a $500,000 (£370,000) donation to projects supporting injured children from Gaza and Ukraine.

He emphasized the need for international collaboration in addressing the crisis in Gaza, stating, ‘No single organisation can solve this alone.’ The visit to Jordan aims to highlight the role of international organizations and local initiatives in responding to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Visits to Key Humanitarian Initiatives

During their time in Jordan, the couple will visit the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen, which coordinates and deploys food and humanitarian assistance into Gaza. They will also visit Questscope at the Za’atari Refugee Camp, a site home to displaced Syrians.

Last year, the couple visited a meal distribution site run by the charity in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, showing their continued support for humanitarian efforts in various parts of the world. The Jordan visit will include similar engagements focused on food security and mental health support for displaced communities.

The visit is said to reflect the couple’s ‘shared commitment’ with the WHO to strengthening international cooperation on humanitarian health response, mental health provision, and long-term recovery for communities affected by conflict. Buckingham Palace was informed in advance of the trip as a matter of courtesy, according to a source.

However, the ‘humanitarian visit’ is not being undertaken on behalf of the UK Government, nor does it reflect the couple’s political views, the source stressed. ‘They are pro-family, pro-children and pro-peace and decency,’ they said. ‘Their continued humanitarian work has reflected this on a global non-partisan, non-politicised level.’

Philanthropy and Non-Partisan Aid

The couple’s philanthropic organization has funded relief efforts to support children and families after the attack in Israel on October 7 and has also supported relief efforts for families and children in Gaza. The visit to Jordan comes as the Israel-Gaza conflict continues to impact millions of people, with over 30,000 people displaced and 23,000 injured as of the latest reports.

World Central Kitchen has distributed over 1.2 million meals in Gaza in the last six months, according to its latest report. The couple’s visit is expected to draw attention to the need for sustained international support and coordination in humanitarian efforts.

With the Israel-Gaza conflict showing no signs of abating, the visit by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex highlights the importance of global solidarity and non-partisan aid in addressing the crisis. The couple’s engagement with local and international humanitarian organizations is expected to continue in the coming months, with more visits planned to regions affected by the conflict.