Prince Harry, Matt Damon Set to Speak at Clinton Global Initiative Meeting in N.Y.C: 'Let's Get to Work'

09/05/2024 05:14 PM

The Duke of Sussex's upcoming visit to New York City will be busy as he looks to 'advance a number of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives'

Prince Harry's upcoming trip to New York City will include a speaking engagement for the Clinton Foundation alongside actor Matt Damon and Chef José Andrés.

On Sept. 5, the nonpartisan organization founded by former President Bill Clintonannounced that the Duke of Sussex, 39, will participate in the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) Annual Meeting. The event is set to run from Sept. 23 to Sept. 24 in New York City with a focus on "What's Working" to address "climate resilience, global health equity, gun violence, the protection of journalists, humanitarian crises and other pressing global challenges."

Damon, who is co-founder of Water.org and WaterEquity, and Andrés, the celebrity chef and founder of World Central Kitchen, were also unveiled as participants, alongside Sophia Bush, Ginger Zee and many more.

"This year's @ClintonGlobal is going to be a great meeting. Let's get to work!" Clinton wrote on X, reposting a report from the Associated Press, which said that Prince Harry, Damon and Andrés were "set to speak" there.

This year's @ClintonGlobal is going to be a great meeting. Let's get to work! https://t.co/BTWX9anVVn

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) September 5, 2024

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The former president, 78, told the AP that the 2024 GCI would "double down" on efforts.

"We started CGI because we wanted to have a meeting where people didn't just talk about big problems, but where we could roll up our sleeves and get something done," Clinton said in a statement to the outlet. "It's more important than ever to be optimistic and realize we all have the ability to make a difference."

Further information shared to the Clinton Foundation website said that the upcoming meeting is timed to align with the U.N. General Assembly, connecting to a previous detail about Prince Harry's upcoming trip to N.Y.C.

Last week, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex announced that Prince Harry will visit New York City during U.N. General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week. Climate Week kicks off on Sept. 22 and ends Sept. 29, and High-level Week runs from from Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.

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Prince Harry will be in N.Y.C. to "advance a number of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives," the spokesperson said. "He will participate in engagements with African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award and Travalyst."

King Charles' son will also "be furthering the work of The Archewell Foundation, the nonprofit organization he co-founded with his wife Meghan, The Duchess of Sussex," the spokesperson added.

Though Prince William's Earthshot Prize will be holding its annual Innovation Summit in New York City around the same time — Sept. 24, to be exact — the brothers are not expected to cross paths in Manhattan, as William is not expected to make the trip across the pond for this year's event. 

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