Prince Harry Is Returning to NYC and His Itinerary Includes an Event with a Sweet Connection to His Mother

Back to the Big Apple

By Danielle Long

Published Aug 28, 2024

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Prince Harry is making his way back to the Big Apple.

The Duke of Sussex, 39, is set to visit New York City in September, coinciding with the UN General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week. Meghan Markle, 43, will be holding down the fort in Montecito with their two kiddos.

So, what’s Harry up to in NYC? His calendar is packed with philanthropic efforts, repping organizations like African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award and Travalyst.

He’s also got plans of “furthering the work of The Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit organization he co-founded with his wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex,” a rep told The Post.

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One major highlight? Prince Harry will be teaming up with The Diana Award, the charity honoring his mother Princess Diana’s legacy. The Diana Award, created in memory of Princess Diana after her tragic passing in 1997, aims to empower young change-makers.

On August 28, the Diana Award shared a photo of the royal and a statement from its CEO, Dr. Tessy Ojo.

"In our 25th year, the Diana Award is delighted to be leading an event with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex in New York this September. The event will be driven by young people and their insights on the biggest issues facing their generation today," they wrote on X.

This NYC trip follows on the heels of Harry and Meghan’s recent adventure to Colombia. Earlier in August, the duo was invited by the Colombian government to visit Bogotá, Cartagena and Cali ahead of November’s Global Ministerial Conference on Ending Violence Against Children. And, yes, they even showed off their salsa skills while there.

Colombian Vice President's Office via Getty Images

The Sussexes connected with local students, using music and dance as a platform for inspiring change. Harry left them with a powerful message: “I hope you understand how much your actions impact the people and children in your communities. The path you’ve chosen will inspire and drive change for hundreds, even thousands, of young people.”

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Danielle Long

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