Prince Harry breaks silence on duty after William's emotional message

Prince Harry left fans in awe as he made a surprise appearance at the NEXUS Global Summit in New York City on Friday, June 27.

The Duke of Sussex delivered an emotional speech at the event, urging others to use their platforms for something "greater than ourselves." He also opened up about his journey from duty to purpose.

In his address to a group of next-generation philanthropists and impact investors, Harry reflected on his personal evolution. He spoke about being born into a life of service, but moving from having to serve to wanting to serve. 

Meghan Markle's husband hit the stage for a fireside chat titled "Building Tomorrow: A Conversation on Service, Impact & Collective Action with Prince Harry," in conversation with Rachel Gerrol, co-founder and CEO of NEXUS.

During his remarks, he emphasised the mission of the Archewell Foundation. The Duke encouraged the group to "take care of each other and our children in the future" and "tackle the systems instead of the symptoms keeping us down."

King Charles III's youngest son also advised the group to consider what they want their own legacies to be, align their investments with that vision and use their platforms to foster meaningful collaboration and change.

Harry's words come days after future monarch William's emotional message during London Climate Week. Princess Kate's husband tried to convince people of their responsibilities, saying: "Everything we want to do here starts with a team game."  

Harry and Meghan launched the Archewell Foundation in 2020 after stepping back from their royal roles, with a mission to “Show Up, Do Good.”

The 2025 NEXUS Global Summit takes place in New York City from June 26 to 28, bringing together 350 of the world’s leading next-gen philanthropists, impact investors and social innovators.

This year’s summit centers on the theme “Brave Voices and Bold Ideas,” with discussions spanning mental health, AI and technology for good, climate change, impact investing, and more.