News Prince Harry's Upcoming Trip to Angola Has a Sentimental Connection to Princess Diana Diana's bravery changed global opinion back in 1997. By Kimberly Truong Kimberly Truong Kim Truong is a writer focusing on news, entertainment, and culture. She is a graduate of Fordham University. Her work has appeared on The Cut, Self, Refinery29, and BBC America. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on September 6, 2019 @ 10:00AM Pin Share Tweet Email Buckingham Palace has released details about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's upcoming royal tour of Africa — and part of it will have extra special meaning for the Duke of Sussex. Over the course of the 10-day tour, the couple (and baby Archie) will be visiting South Africa, and Harry will also make solo stops in Botswana, Malawi and Angola. Significantly, he will be able to see his mother Princess Diana's legacy firsthand in Angola. In 1997, the Princess of Wales visited the Huambo province in the country, and raised awareness of the threat landmines posed in the community. Just months before her death, Princess Diana walked through an active minefield and detonated a mine with the help of a land mine removal expert, changing global opinion about the issue. John Stillwell - PA Images/Getty Images Two decades later, humanitarian de-mining work continues, and the Angolan government has made significant financial commitment to clearing landmines from an area important to conserving the country's ecosystem. On their trip, Prince Harry will visit Huambo to see how the province has developed into a community, and meet the people who have worked in mine clearing as well as visiting mine victims. The Palace Just Released All the Details About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Trip to Africa Meghan, Harry, and Archie will be making their trip from the end of September to early October.