‘We stand with you’: Harry and Meghan pay tribute to the people of Ukraine as they accept NAACP award where he acknowledges ‘he came from a very different background’ from his wife
- Prince Harry and Meghan Markel asked for the world to help support the Ukraine as they accepted the President’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday
Prince Harry and Meghan Markel paid tribute to the people of Ukraine as they accepted the President’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared on stage at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday to accept the award in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service.
As they accepted the award for their work helping a Texas women’s shelter, promoting vaccine equity and creating community relief centers, Harry first wanted to address the conflict in Ukraine following Russia’s invasion this week.
‘We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community,’ he said.
The Duke added that he was grateful for being honored by the NAACP and that he and his wife were meant to be together to help others despite their own differences.
‘I think it’s safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason. We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to combat injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to.’
Prince Harry (left) and Meghan Markel asked for the world to help support the Ukraine as they accepted the President’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards on Saturday
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