Prince Harry Hits Back at Prince Andrew Comparisons Amid Jordan Visit with Meghan Markle

Amid recent strains within the royal family, Prince Harry used a humanitarian trip to Jordan to draw a clear line between his work and the controversy surrounding his uncle, Prince Andrew. The Duke of Sussex appeared 'frustrated' by renewed comparisons as he and Meghan Markle kept their focus on health projects and community support.

The visit, organised in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), centred on public health, women's leadership and support for vulnerable groups. The royal couple joined WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a rehabilitation centre and met women leaders working to strengthen their communities.

Their trip, which began on 25 February, also included stops at a refugee camp and a specialist hospital caring for medical evacuees from Gaza. The humanitarian tone differed sharply from headlines linking Harry to Andrew Mountbatten Windsor, whose recent arrest has reignited debate about royal accountability.

A Visit Shaped by Health and Recovery

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle started their Jordan visit at World Central Kitchen, a long-time charity partner of Archewell Philanthropies. They then travelled to the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts, a short-term residential and outpatient facility for people recovering from addiction. According to People, the couple listened closely to personal stories and offered words of encouragement to those trying to rebuild their lives.

Harry spoke about resilience and the importance of second chances, themes that often appear in his public work. Meghan, on the other hand, stressed the need for strong support networks and access to proper care, saying recovery depends on community as much as personal will.

The visit was arranged with the WHO, and its focus on treatment and prevention matched WHO priorities in the region.

For many at the centre, the presence of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex brought attention to struggles that often remain hidden. Their visit may also help ease the stigma that still surrounds addiction and mental health.

Women at the Centre of Change

The couple also met female leaders in education, healthcare and social enterprise at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development. Talks focused on how women can lead development efforts in their own communities.

Meghan Markle has long supported women's advancement, and she praised the Jordanian leaders for pushing change at local level. Harry supported her remarks and said lasting progress depends on inclusive leadership.

These meetings formed part of a wider agenda that placed women's empowerment alongside health and humanitarian work. Organisers described the engagement as practical rather than symbolic, with a clear aim of building long-term partnerships.

The Sussexes reportedly received a warm welcome from HRH Princess Basma bint Talal, the aunt of King Abdullah II of Jordan. Geo News added that they also visited the King Hussein Cancer Centre at the invitation of Princess Ghida Talal.

Refugees and Evacuees from Gaza

One of the most emotional moments of the visit came at Za'atari Refugee Camp, widely seen as one of the world's largest camps for Syrians displaced by war and conflict. Meeting Questscope officials, the couple focused on mental health and support for vulnerable communities affected by violence and displacement.

They also visited Amman's Specialty Hospital, which has received evacuees needing specialised care not available in Gaza.

These visits underscored the human cost of conflict. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle chose to listen more than speak, keeping formal remarks brief. The trip reflected a joint effort to unite around meaningful humanitarian causes despite ongoing royal tensions. In the middle of controversy, their focus remained on service rather than palace politics.

Frustration over Andrew Comparisons

Even as they kept their distance from recent scandals, politics followed the Sussexes. Comparisons between Prince Harry and his uncle have resurfaced since Andrew's arrest, with some commentators linking both men to controversy after Harry stepped back from royal duties in 2020.

Harry is said to be frustrated by those comparisons. His decision to leave working royal life, the source said, came from a wish for independence and a need to protect his family, not from scandal.

'He was frustrated by the comparisons. It was never fair to lump them together,' the insider told People. 'Harry served his country, did the job well and never engaged in misconduct — yet lost security and housing, while Andrew was protected for years'.

The 41-year-old Duke of Sussex did not address Andrew directly during the Jordan visit. Yet his strong focus on humanitarian work appeared to emphasise a different path. According to the sources, Harry's reaction to Andrew's arrest matched his long-held views on justice and accountability.

As Andrew faces legal and reputational consequences, Harry's public engagements abroad has come under closer scrutiny. The Jordan visit shows the royal couple's intention to continue shaping a service-based identity. At the same time, it raises questions about how much distance from royal duties truly separates Prince Harry from the institution and family he left behind.