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Prince Harry Puts Youth First, Keynoting in Las Vegas
Days after a deeply personal BBC interview about his family and King Charles III, the Duke of Sussex made a fresh public appearance in Sin City. Prince Harry graced the stage at The Knowledge 2025 event in Las Vegas, advocating for a new youth initiative under the Diana Award.
The occasion took place on May 6, while his son, Archie, turned six back in California - left celebrating without his father. However, in Vegas, Harry introduced the "Pledge To Invest," an initiative that aims to tap into the leadership potential hidden within young people and partner with sympathetic businesses.
In Praise of Modern Youth
During his speech, Harry expressed his admiration for young people standing tall against adversity, remarking, "These aren't just inspiring stories - it's an untapped potential we can't afford to squander" [1]. He emphasized the unique qualities that today's young leaders possess: emotional intelligence, social awareness, and a refreshing openness about mental health – areas previous generations found challenging to explore.
While in Vegas, Harry also held discussions with Tessy Ojo, CEO of The Diana Award, and Legacy Award winners, Christina Williams and Sikander "Sonny" Khan. Together, they explored strategies for businesses to support youth development more deeply. Addressing the youth leaders, Harry encouraged them, "We're living in an era where we're searching for companies that uplift the majority, not just the privileged few. I truly believe every young person holds endless potential."
Emotions Linger After BBC Interview
Harry's praise for youth openness about mental health echoed his emotional BBC interview, where he revealed worries over his father's health and desires for mending familial rifts [2]. Following a court loss over police protection in the UK, he stated, "This situation transcends personal matters" [3]. Regarding his father, the Duke candidly mentioned, "It would be wonderful to reconnect."
Meanwhile, Prince Archie celebrated his birthday and the second anniversary of King Charles III's coronation at home. While the Duke was engaged in Las Vegas, [4] Meghan Markle commemorated the occasion by sharing a heartwarming snapshot of Archie on Instagram and releasing the latest episode of her podcast, "Confessions of a Female Founder."
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- Prince Harry graced the stage in Las Vegas, emphasizing the potential he sees in today's youth, particularly those under the Diana Award.
- After his emotional BBC interview, Prince Harry continued to champion young people, promoting the "Pledge To Invest" in Vegas to tap into their hidden leadership potential.
- In his speech, Harry expressed admiration for the emotional intelligence and openness about mental health demonstrated by modern youth, qualities he appreciates that previous generations found challenging.
- Away from the entertainment, casino-and-gambling scene of Las Vegas, Harry held discussions with Tessy Ojo, Legacy Award winners, and youth leaders, exploring how businesses can support youth development more comprehensively.
- Meanwhile, back in California, his son, Prince Archie celebrated his birthday, while Prince Harry advocated for youth empowerment, far from the British court, still grappling with the public revelations he shared in the BBC interview.
