Despite the touching nature of his story, reactions online have been divided. Some skeptics found it hard to believe that a five-year-old would ask about landmines.

Comments on social media included, “I refuse to believe Archie asked about landmines,” and “What five-year-old even knows about that?”

Others, however, saw it as a beautiful way for Harry to nurture his son’s curiosity and keep Diana’s legacy alive. One supporter wrote, “I love that Prince Harry took the opportunity to talk to his son about his mum while encouraging his interest.”

Princess Diana’s work with landmine victims remains one of her most famous humanitarian efforts. In 1997, just months before her tragic death, she walked through a minefield in Angola, bringing global attention to the issue. She even remotely detonated a live mine, remarking afterward, “One down, 17 million to go.”

Her actions left a lasting impact, and Harry has since followed in her footsteps. In 2013, he retraced her famous minefield walk in Angola, and in 2019, he visited the same site again. He later wrote about the experience in his 2023 memoir, Spare, describing how it made him feel closer to his mother and strengthened his resolve to continue her work. However, he also admitted that revisiting the cause had been emotionally challenging and had affected his mental health.

Through conversations with Archie and his ongoing advocacy, Harry continues to honor Diana’s legacy while fostering a connection between his children and the grandmother they never got to meet.