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

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Harry; Matt Damon; Bill Clinton.Photo:Andy Stenning - WPA Pool/Getty; Andreas Rentz/Getty; Eugene Gologursky/Getty

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Prince Harry’s upcomingtrip to New York Citywill include a speaking engagement for the Clinton Foundation alongside actorMatt Damonand ChefJosé Andrés.

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, alongsideSophia Bush,Ginger Zeeand many more.

“This year’s@ClintonGlobalis going to be a great meeting. Let’s get to work!” Clinton wrote onX, reposting a report from theAssociated Press, which said that Prince Harry, Damon and Andrés were “set to speak” there.

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 Foundationwebsitesaid 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 Weekkicks offon Sept. 22 and ends Sept. 29, and High-level Weekruns fromfrom 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 wifeMeghan, The Duchess of Sussex,” the spokesperson added.

ThoughPrince 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.

source: people.com