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Prince Harry has announced his next grand adventure which will see him traveling solo to New York City in September. While Harry frequently undertakes overseas trips with his wife Meghan Markle by his side, this upcoming voyage to the Big Apple will be a solitary affair for the Duke of Sussex as he champions important causes close to his heart.
Just weeks after wrapping up a highly successful tour of Colombia with Meghan, details of Harry's next expedition were unveiled on August 27th. A spokesperson for the Prince announced that he will be in New York during the prestigious UN General Assembly high-level week from September 23rd to 27th as well as climate week which runs from September 22nd to 29th. The objective of Harry's visit is to propel his patronages and philanthropic endeavors to new heights from within the bustling streets of New York.
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During his time in New York, Harry plans to engage with esteemed organizations he supports such as African Parks, the Halo Trust, and the Diana Award. He will also dedicate efforts to advancing the noble work of Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit he launched with Meghan. While the Duke and Duchess have undertaken many joint trips in the past, including recent travels to Nigeria and Colombia, Harry's upcoming voyage to New York will be solo in nature to allow him to fully channel his focus on causes he is passionate about.
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In a fortuitous turn of events, Harry's momentous trip to New York coincides with another monumental gathering set to take place in the city - Prince William's Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit. Scheduled for September 24th, the summit will bring together extraordinary minds to inspire impactful and sustainable solutions to pressing environmental issues. William established the ambitious Earthshot Prize in 2020, which aims to award £1 million annually to five winners in different categories related to conservation until 2030. While it is unknown if William will attend the summit in-person, he was present at last year's inaugural event.
The late September timing of both Harry's trip and William's summit holds significance, as it marks the return of the Cambridge children to school after summer break. Additionally, Harry's visit to New York will be his first since October 2019. He is likely looking forward to reconnecting with the city where he and Meghan have based their US operations through the Archewell Foundation.
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One of Archewell's signature initiatives thus far has been the Archewell Foundation Parents Summit, which took place in partnership with the nonprofit WTTC in May. The day-long summit in California brought together parents who suffered tragic losses of their children due to issues surrounding social media usage and online harms. Both Harry and Meghan participated in an impactful on-stage conversation moderated by CNN anchor Amber Melville-Gee, where they discussed safeguarding children in the digital world.
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Just a month prior to the summit, Archewell launched a new program called the Archewell Parents Network with an aim to provide resources, community support and expert guidance for parents around challenging issues impacting childhood such as social media and mental health. With the summit addressing such timely topics, Harry's return to New York allows him to continue raising awareness on initiatives that no doubt hold deep personal meaning.
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Overall, Prince Harry's upcoming solo visit to New York in September is shaping up to be an impactful and momentum-building trip for the causes he champions. From supporting ongoing efforts of Archewell Foundation to engaging with patronages doing exemplary work, the breadth of his itinerary reflects his commitment to propelling meaningful change. While he undoubtedly would have loved to share this experience with Meghan by his side, undertaking the voyage solely will grant Harry undivided focus to represent the issues that stir his heart and conscience. With both his and William's prestigious gatherings converging in New York, it promises to be a landmark period showcasing the rich legacies of compassion and service carried by the younger generation of Britain's royal family.
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