Sussexes Aid Gaza Evacuees in Jordan Visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are commencing a two-day visit to Jordan on Wednesday, with a focus on humanitarian efforts. Their itinerary includes meeting medical evacuees from Gaza and engaging with the World Health Organization (WHO), particularly its director-general, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, a proponent of child medical evacuations from Gaza. This engagement builds upon Prince Harry's previous collaboration with Dr. Tedros in the UK, where he announced a significant donation to support injured children from Gaza and Ukraine.

The couple's visit intends to underscore Jordan's involvement in addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict. They are expected to tour projects that their philanthropic organization financially supports, including those facilitating medical evacuations for children. Additionally, their schedule features a visit to the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen, an organization that delivers food and humanitarian aid to Gaza, and Questscope at the Za'atari Refugee Camp.

This humanitarian trip is described as reflecting the couple's shared commitment with the WHO to enhance international cooperation on health responses, mental health services, and recovery efforts for conflict-affected communities. While Buckingham Palace was informed of the visit as a courtesy, it is emphasized that the trip is not on behalf of the UK Government and does not represent political views. The couple's organization has supported relief efforts for children and families following the October 7th attacks in Israel and for those in Gaza.