Prince Harry Arrives in New York City for Whirlwind Solo Visit

Mar. 15, 2025

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Prince Harryis back in New York City to support his patronages and philanthropies.

On Sept. 22, the Duke of Sussex, 40, stepped out in N.Y.C. for a planned solo trip. Harry was last in Manhattan in October 2023 with his wife,Meghan Markle, for a set of events onWorld Mental Health Day.

In August, a spokesperson for Prince Harry announced that the dukewould visit N.Y.C.during the UN General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week. Climate Weekruns fromSept. 22 until Sept. 29, while High-level WeekspansSept. 23 to Sept. 27.

The spokesperson added that Prince Harry would be in New York to “advance a number of his patronages and philanthropic initiatives” and “participate in engagements with African Parks, The HALO Trust, The Diana Award, and Travalyst.”

Harry 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 said.

Harry and Meghan, 43, established the charitable Archewell Foundation in 2020 with the mission to “Show up, do good,” itswebsitesays. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have honed the nonprofit’s focus to three zones — uplifting communities, building a better online world and restoring trust in information — and emphasized the themes during theirColombia tourin August.

The Duke of Sussex is in New York after marking a major milestone — his 40th birthday. Prince Harry, who turned 40 on Sept. 15, told PEOPLE that his children are his best present. Harry and Meghan are parents toPrince Archie, 5, andPrincess Lilibet, 3, and are raising their kids in the Duchess of Sussex’s home state of California.

Reflecting on his birthday, the Duke of Sussex told PEOPLE via his spokesperson, “The best gift I’ve ever been given is, without doubt, my kids. I enjoy watching them grow every single day and love being their dad.”

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After the announcement of Prince Harry’s New York City trip in September, some wondered if he and his brotherPrince Williamwould be in the same place at the same time in light of the Prince of Wales’third annual Earthshot Prize Innovation Summitat the Plaza Hotel on Sept. 24.

Although Prince William, 42,traveled to New Yorkfor the event in September 2023, he is not expected to attend this year.

source: people.com