Prince Harry has defended his recent visit to Ukraine, saying he will “always be part of the Royal Family” while continuing to speak out independently on global issues.<br /><br />Speaking to ITV’s Royal Editor Chris Ship, Harry said: “I am here working doing the things that I was born to do, and I enjoy doing it,” adding that people should feel empowered “to speak truth to power.”<br />The remarks come as critics question both the tone and timing of his comments. Writing in the Express, columnist Chris Riches argued that Harry’s call for “American leadership” could risk provoking Donald Trump, suggesting such interventions may be diplomatically counterproductive. In the Independent, Samuel Fishwick questioned the purpose of the visit, describing it as part of a pattern in which Harry inserts himself into major global events while insisting he is not acting in an official capacity.<br /><br />Separately, Harry has faced scrutiny over his environmental messaging after reports he logged nearly 40,000 miles of air travel in two months. The travel included trips to Jordan, Australia, and Eastern Europe, drawing attention given his work with sustainable travel initiative Travalyst.<br />Meanwhile, Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand has drawn mixed reaction around its Mother’s Day products. Tennis star Serena Williams shared a gift package from the brand, praising its presentation, while online critics questioned the pricing of chocolates and candles. The brand has also quietly updated product descriptions to remove references to the royal titles of Archie and Lilibet.<br /><br />Get episodes of Palace Intrigue by becommming a paid subscriber on Apple Podcasts. Click the button that says uninterrupted listening.  Just $5 a month, and that includes many ofther shows on the Caloroga Shark network.<br /><br />A new season of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/palace-intrigue-presents-king-william/id1842585117" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">King William</a> is available now.<br /><br /><b>Our r<a href="https://deepcrown.substack.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">oyal newsletter written by Deep Crown</a> is available for free.</b><br /><br />Royal Books:<br /><br /><a href="https://Revenge" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Revenge: Meghan, Harry, and the War Between the Windsors by Tom Bower</a><br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/4aBHKGq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">William and Catherine: The Monarchy's New Era: The Inside Story</a><br /><br /><a href="https://amzn.to/4aBHKGq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Royal Insider: My Life with the Queen, the King and Princess Diana</a>