Meghan and Harry's Surprise Visit to Gaza Burn Victim in Jordan

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made an unexpected visit to Jordan, beginning their trip on Wednesday and concluding on Thursday. Their itinerary focuses on humanitarian efforts, mental health, and supporting vulnerable communities.

Visits in Jordan

The couple visited the Specialty Hospital in Amman where they met a 14-year-old burn victim named Maria from Gaza. Accompanied by WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, they attended a WHO roundtable discussion in Amman.

They engaged with key donors and humanitarian partners during their visit. British Ambassador Philip Hall expressed gratitude for their visit, highlighting its importance to ongoing humanitarian efforts.

Further Engagements

Their activities included traveling to the QuestScope Youth Center at the Za’atari refugee camp. They later met recent medical evacuees from Gaza in Amman as part of a WHO delegation.

Scheduled activities also include visits to the World Central Kitchen Food operation, the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts, and the King Hussein Cancer Centre.

Context and Recent Visits

This trip marks one of their first international visits together since traveling to Nigeria in May 2024 and Colombia in August 2024. In 2025, they attended the Invictus Games in Whistler, Canada.

Their visit coincides with recent news about Prince Andrew's arrest and its potential implications for the royal family. Despite leaving royal duties behind in 2020 for California, these events could still impact them according to some sources.