The Duke of Sussex spoke at an event in New York hosted by the Halo Trust, a charity which works to clear landmines and other explosive devices which was closely associated with Princess Diana

Prince Harry told how Princess Diana would be “horrified” to think that children are still dying from mines, as he showed support for a charity closely associated with his mum.

The Duke of Sussex, who celebrated his 40th birthday on September 15, has attended an event in New York hosted by the Halo Trust, a charity which primarily works to clear landmines and other explosive devices left behind by conflicts.

The Halo Trust rose to prominence in 1997 after Harry’s mum, Diana, memorably walked through an active minefield in Angola as she called for an international ban.

And the humanitarian group now states that “countless thousands of lives” have been saved since the ban did come into place following Diana’s visit. Harry has previously spoken about how he wanted to continue his mother’s work which he feels was “unfinished” due to her death.

And when the work done by Diana was mentioned at the event in New York, Harry said: “Carrying on her legacy is a responsibility that I take incredibly seriously.”