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It has been announced that Prince Harry, actor Matt Damon, and World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres are scheduled to speak at the 2024 Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting in New York later this month. The Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) is hosted each year by former President Bill Clinton to coincide with the start of the United Nations General Assembly. Many world leaders, philanthropists, activists, and politicians attend the event to participate in speeches, panel discussions, and forums on important issues.
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This year’s CGI theme is “What’s Working” and will aim to highlight potential solutions and effective aid during challenging times marked by war, economic struggles, and food insecurity globally. In a statement, President Clinton said the meeting provides an opportunity for participants to not just talk about problems but actually roll up their sleeves to get things done. According to the Clinton Foundation, some of the issues that will be addressed this year include the climate crisis, global health, gun violence and more. It is great to see Prince Harry joining such esteemed figures to discuss these vital topics and help drive impactful action.
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Prince Harry is no stranger to philanthropic efforts and using his platform to create positive change. At the CGI, he plans to discuss the launch of the Archewell Foundation’s new Parents Network initiative, which supports parents who have lost children to online harms. As someone who experienced trauma from his mother’s death being shared online, Prince Harry is passionate about making the internet safer for kids. He will also speak about his ongoing collaboration with the World Health Organization and others to end violence against children, a cause he championed during his recent visit to Colombia with Meghan Markle.
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While Prince Harry’s upcoming appearance at the CGI is something to celebrate, some in the British press have instead attempted to spin a negative narrative. Reports emerged claiming Jose Andres was now allied with Prince William after agreeing to judge an environmental award linked to the Prince of Wales. However, the fact Jose Andres will also be speaking alongside Prince Harry at CGI proves these claims of choosing sides to be utterly false. Jose Andres remains a friend and collaborator to both brothers, showing he cannot simply be poached or owned by one over the other.
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It is clear Prince Harry continues to find fulfillment through impactful global work, joining prestigious organizations like CGI and its mission to take meaningful action on urgent issues. This is a far cry from allegations he is desperate to return home for superficial royal duties. Meanwhile, Prince William’s ongoing bid to grow a beard seemingly in reaction to Harry keeping one at his wedding only highlights his tendency to compete rather than carve his own path. While Harry rolls with influential figures like the Clintons on solving real problems, William clings to the same domestic homelessness project for years with little visible progress.
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The discrepancies between the experiences of the two brothers since stepping back as senior royals could not be clearer. Where Harry lives a purposeful international life focused on causes close to his heart, William remains stuck carrying out the same outdated roles in England. Even efforts to poach others’ allies and grow facial hair appear desperate bids to keep up. With this upcoming appearance at CGI, Harry once again proves he has moved forward to truly productive work while William struggles to stay relevant.
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It will be interesting to see if the Prince of Wales can eventually match Harry’s impact or if he remains lingering in the past. For now, all eyes will be on New York as Prince Harry takes the stage among esteemed company to discuss visions for positive change.
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