Prince Harry arrived in New York over the weekend, in time to attend a WHO reception on Saturday evening. On Monday, he did two big public appearances. One, he attended the Concordia Summit alongside the Diana Award’s CEO Dr. Tessy Ojo. They spoke as part of a larger discussion about empowering young people and Princess Diana’s legacy. Harry also appeared and spoke at an event for The HALO Trust, an NGO which was supported by Diana in the final year of her life. Harry became a patron of The HALO Trust many years ago, and he’s done very similar work as his mother.
At the HALO Trust event, Harry and the trust celebrated Angola’s leadership on clearing landmines and conservation. The president of Angola was there, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, as was Sen. Chris Coons. I’m including the video of the HALO Trust event below, and I cued it to Harry’s speech. Sidenote: Harry did a good job pronouncing all of the African names. Sen. Coons also spoke and gave Harry so much credit for his work and for carrying on Diana’s legacy.
Anyway, a wonderful day. I’m pretty sure Harry will speak at the Clinton Global Initiative today, as will Dr. Jill Biden. Y’all know that Dr. Biden loves Harry, right? Now that the Bidens will leave public life in four months, I hope Dr. Biden makes a point of posing with Harry and talking about him. I still believe that Buckingham Palace and the British Home Office have thrown tantrums for years to convince the Bidens to not cozy up to the Sussexes.
Prince Harry thank u for your leadership, for your heart, for your vision, for sustaining the legacy of your mother,& for inspiring a whole new generation around the world to be engaged in this critical work against the scourge of landmines. -Senator Coonspic.twitter.com/NBSWg9fqMo
— R.S. Locke / Royal Suitor (@royal_suitor) September 23, 2024
Photos courtesy of Getty.
They expected him to play second fiddle all his life.
Now he’s no longer held back he’s thriving. And respected.
Also he and Meghan are dedicated and it shows in their preparation. Which should be the norm but that’s sorely lacking for some.
Anyway continue to shine Harry and looking forward to what else we can expect.
But, but, having you heard? Harry’s pining to return to the “Fold” to walk behind the other brother and his wife.
I heard maybe they’ll let him cut some ribbons if he behaves. 🤣🤣🤪🤡😄😏
Harry proving that service is universal. He is the only royal who actually knows what service is and he does it with his whole heart.
This 100%! Service is doing things, not saying you’ll do things. Harry knows what he’s talking about and speaks with conviction. He cares about these organizations and comes well-prepared to do them proud. Harry does nothing by halves.
Yes! RF service is cosplay, but H&M do the real thing. People can always tell the difference.
Harry is so irrelevant that the British press are covering his every move. He’s doing good work and I’m happy he’s free to do whatever he wants now.
He’s so irrelevant about 50 photogs and journos stalked his every movement in and out of carparks! They were cramming. police closed down streets! He travelled with a police escort front and behind which made me so happy.
After what happened with paps chase in NYC, his security level got elevated. So, no surprise they are taking it very seriously.
Yes, exactly. I know that. But I’m simply commenting on how ‘irrelevant’ he is. According to Brits. I respect how now, after the car chase, the NYPD protect him including shutting down streets.. AND about 50 photogs and journos are stalking him. It’s obscene.
NY could have used some of those many unneeded barricades in Scotland set up for William’s nonexistent crowds 😆
Harry and Meghan are the most important members of the royal family, more important than the King and the heir, H&M both get far more coverage by the British press than anyone else in the RF.
Wasn’t one of the BM rags livestreaming one of his speeches and attempting to criticize him in really real time?
Yeah, he’s so irrelevant. /S
I’m so happy as well.
They were live streaming. Gotta laugh
So glad he’s being well received and is having this kind of impact.
Wasn’t Chris Coons one of the senators who went with Harry on the congressional delegation maybe two years ago through Africa? So he probably knows Harry better than some (cough British media cough) realize.
Yes he was.
How many countries did they visit in Africa?
I can’t remember 2-3? Maybe 5? I feel like it didn’t come out until after the fact that Harry was along on this delegation.
Ha not 5 – two – Mozambique and Rwanda:
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a40956974/prince-harry-mozambique-rwanda-africa-trip-august-2022/
I really loved the clip of him talking with the Diana Awards winners where he told them his mum would be proud of them because their passion and commitment was how she lived her life. My favorite part was that while he said the younger generation gave him hope he said it was his and others responsibilities to listen and then take ACTION to make young people’s visions a reality because if they don’t its’ the next generation’s future that would be stolen and that’s not right. I feel like a lot of times when high profile people praise young leaders it can be done in a ‘well you guys figure it out’ type of way that’s not productive and kinda condescending so I really appreciated his approach. His mum would be so proud of him.
But yeah he does look fantastic. Living a life of purpose with a loving family away from toxic people will give you a glow.
Same.. That was my fav bit.. And how they spoke for a whole generation. He’s inspiring, kind and delightful
I once again would personally like to thank the late Queen’s staffer that said half in half out simply was not possible.
Completely leaving was the best thing that could have happen to Harry. Neither him nor Meghan would have been allowed to do any of this if they were still half in that system.
It really was the best thing for them.
100%
I love that Prince Harry shows sustained and substantive commitment to the causes he cares about, spanning decades. His brother could learn from that instead of being a dilettante (cough).
PS: Harry looks great.
PPS: Diana would be proud of him.
The British tabs are trying to placate their audience with the dumb narrative about body language, and the rest of the world is watching him shine. Such a shame.
They use a picture of the Queen of Belgium and Harry leaning to kiss one another to say, he was leaning on her.
They’re live streaming his speeches.
They live stream everything H and M do if they can. Definition of stalkers!
British Media: @Pink tutu, not true at all. We only stalk them half the time. The other half we spend complaining about not having access to them. So there!
When it comes to H&M, there is always concern trolling from some people on comments. Listen to the Senator Coons’s speech. I am sure he worked with Harry behind the scenes to give that kind of compliments in public. We don’t get to see everything H&M doing out there, because they are doing the actual work. They don’t have press propaganda machine trying to make them happen. So far, H&M’s work got complimented by California’s Governor and a United States Senator. If you still choose to believe unnamed sources or tabloid writers, that is on you.
POTUS also shouted him out around the holidays last year for Invictus. (I’m not sure if your comment was only for this week, so my bad if my point is irrelevant.)
Love seeing all of this ❤️
This is a fantastic speech. I’m always so happy when Harry gets time to address an audience directly because it really shows how he has done the work. There’s no need for them to respond to any tabloid narratives, people with eyes and ears can see how respected and intelligent you are. I’m sure we’re going to hear about a new partnership once this trip is over because they know how to make and utilize connections well.
Wondering: would Harry be paid for an appearance like this? Or is it strictly charity?
Who is gonna pay him? The charity he is representing? The charities don’t pay for appearances. I thought the derangers stopped lying about H&M getting paid by their charities since a lot of them came out and said they don’t pay anything to or for H&M.
honest question…i just didn’t know.
He’s a patron of both organizations. As far as I’m aware “patron” means offering your support — money, work, etc., for free to a nonprofit/ charitable organization: “A patron of a charity is a person or group that provides financial or other support to a charity. Patrons are often well-known or illustrious individuals who lend their name to the charity and may or may not be members of the organization.” Do you think William has been paid for his appearances with the Diana Award foundation?
No he’s not getting paid.
Google it.
I watched both pieces (thank you for posting) and I’m particularly struck by Harry’s generosity of spirit with the young panelists. He constantly defers to them and gives them the figurative and literal mic – he clearly feels no need to take up space. He understands that his being there draws eyes and ears, but once the press is engaged, he steps aside. He’s so eloquent and well-versed in the issues. Even if I wasn’t a fan, I’d be a fan…that man has a lot of humility.
I watched all of Harry appearances and I am so proud of him. Everyone who meets him take an instant liking to him. Everyone treats him with great love and respect. It just a pity his own father and brother cannot do the same.
He is in his element and it is a joy to watch him shine. One thing that is glaring obvious is this man has done the work, he knows the subject and he has networked with people through his work that most can only dream of meeting. When the British media compares him to that family it is laughable.. the BRF are like bumper cars at a local fair and Prince Harry is definitely F1. Even if WanK try to complete they are decades behind in the process and it shows. Prince Harry shows just how uselessness of the BRF and what a wasteful money pit and drain on a nation that they really are.
Funny to watch Harry’s brother going through major imposter syndrome as he tries to be a global statesman. He is so insecure that he even copies his brother’s look (Maybe it’s the shoes? Maybe it’s the beard?). Meanwhile Harry is an actual global statesman. He has the charisma, poise and graciousness to pull it off. Unfortunately for Prince Desperado those aren’t skills you can buy.
Both Will and Kate are copying everything about H&M, except the work 😭😭
No, you can’t *buy* charisma, but he could still learn and improve with help if he paid for it AND FOLLOWED THE ADVICE.
I’m LOL so hard about this DoS trip to NY compared to the other brother’s last one. I see William in waders fishing clams in comparison to Prince Harry giving speeches at the HALO, DA, Clinton Foundation etc, I die…… Ha ha ha ha ha, who said Harry was the dumb one again? Prince Harry got the last laugh.
Happiness comes to all those who cherish others.
What did that ridiculous article say, the one about “Project bring Harry home!”? That Harry should be prepared for several years of ribbon cutting in order to rehabilitate his relationship with his family? Good luck with that folks! Imagine a family (and press) being that disrespectful and then wondering why Harry won’t go back. Are they really that clueless? All they know how to do is shame and punish, unless of course some real crime is involved. Then its pretend it never happened and call Meghan Markle a bully if that doesn’t work.
Harry did such a great job highlighting why the work HALO does matter, what the young recipients of the Diana awards are tackling and in general giving a masterclass in how to utilize your platform to uplift voices.
I got so emotional when Senator Coons spoke about how Harry was continuing Diana’s legacy. Here in the USA she is considered a respected activist and icon. In following the Harry and Meghan journey I discovered that they way she’s discussed in British media is very different. She’s either covered dismissively or contemptuously with the sole intent to prop up Charles and Camilla. Diana’s work and legacy gets completely ignored and her sons had to witness that. Senator Coons words moved me because it showed that by Harry continuing Diana’s work her legacy gets reclaimed. It also reminded me that Harry now lives in a country where he will only hear his mother discussed as the activist and icon she was.
The goofiest thing that RF ever did was cutting him and Meghan loose.
^^ Yep! The dumbest, most clueless, senseless, selfish, mean-spirited, and self-sabotaging thing ever for the BRF, the institution of the monarchy, and for Great Britain’s stature in the modern world. It was even the worst call for the livelihoods of the useless rota and cruel tabloids. But the latter result is one of the best outcomes of the stupid gaslighting attack against H&M that was the ill-intentioned Sandringham Summit. 🥳 👍🏽
Instead of destroying H&M’s loving bond and future prospects, the firm’s nefarious, self-centered machinations thankfully succeeded in aiding H&M’s courageous efforts to achieve autonomy and freedom from tyrannical abuse by the BM/ BRF cabal. The Sandringham Summit conspirators unwittingly helped set the Sussexes free!!! Montecito living looks good on the Ginger Prince! 👌🏽
Harry’s speech at the Halo Trust was fantastic — informed and heartfelt. I’m glad he mentioned colonialism’s impact on Angola.
He also mentioned his children, but pointedly noted that a person doesn’t have to have kids to be invested in the future of the planet.
His mom would be so deeply proud.
His speech at the Halo Trust was really very good. He spoke about the regions knowledgeably and in detail with very little reference to notes. What was irritating about the Reuters video though was they just focused on Harry when there wasn’t another speaker, so we basically missed all the videos that had been prepared for the event. 🙄
Christine: “Please put your money where your beliefs are… We need you to listen, but also to act, and to include young people now in implementing, monitoring, and [following through]. Young people need to be involved in the entire policy process… It is literally survival for us. If I don’t fight, I will have no future… Scared children cannot dream. And if you cannot dream, you cannot create and there will be no productivity… My strength is pulled from the possibility for better… The Diana Award has amplified my voice, and [the organization] believes in helping young people act now…”
Kahira: “Our futures are not certain. We need entities to come together in taking action… [People often sentimentally speak of the innocence and creativity of childhood.] Childlike innocence is an important skill to have… We must believe that we can change things, even if we don’t succeed the first time… It takes multiple hands joining together… Politicians [and CEOs] need to not just listen to us but to act on what we are saying… My hope is that we have an ounce of willingness to change the status quo. That is where real change starts… ”
Prince Harry: “Your activism and compassion are so true to the way my Mom led her life. I know she would be incredibly proud of you… Thanks to you guys for giving me hope…”
Tessy: “Young people have so much energy… They walk into the room with [actionable solutions]… Our ten-year goal [is to ensure that] every young person, no matter where they live on earth, will have the resources to dream [and to achieve]… My hope is that you will help us turn the amazing visions [of the Diana Award] into action.”
Those are some of my key, hopeful takeaways from the enlightening panel discussion with Harry, Tessy, Christine, and Kahira. 🌈