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Daily Mirror
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Prince Harry to miss out on son Archie's birthday for Las Vegas trip in honour of Diana
The Duke is set to miss out on his son Prince Archie's special day when he turns 6 on May 6 - but it's all for a very important reason, as he honours his late mother, Princess Diana Prince Harry loves nothing more than being a dad to Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - but he is set to miss out on a major milestone next month as he honours his late mother, Princess Diana. On May 6, Harry and Meghan's son Archie will celebrate his 6th birthday. But his father will be away from the family home and instead he will be in Las Vegas to launch a new youth initiative with the Diana Award. Given that Archie's special day falls on a Tuesday - and he will likely be at school - Harry and Meghan will likely hold a weekend celebration instead. And the Duke will no doubt make sure he FaceTime his son to mark the occasion. Harry is heading to Vegas to launch the Pledge To Invest drive, which aims to put a spotlight on the future of youth leadership and how forward-thinking businesses can support it. He will meet with two young people, who are holders of The Legacy Award in memory of his late mother - Sikander 'Sonny' Khan, from Michigan in the US, and Christina Williams, from Jamaica. Sikander works in artificial intelligence at Microsoft and also heads up the Paani Project, an organisation that supports diverse humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, including the construction of over 20,000 wells. Christina, meanwhile, is an attorney and advocate from Jamaica who champions youth empowerment and marginalised groups' equitable access to education, healthcare and technology. Harry will also be joined by Paul Fippsat, President of Global Customer Operations at ServiceNow, at the event, which is being hosted by Dr Tessy Ojo, the CEO of the Diana Award. Dr Ojo said: "Companies that invest in youth leadership today are cultivating the workforce, innovators and consumers of tomorrow. "The Diana Award is proud to launch Pledge To Invest - an opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership. "For over 25 years, The Diana Award has invested in young people, empowering them to tackle the pressing issues of our time." Mr Fipps, meanwhile, said he is "proud to partner with Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, and The Diana Award to provide a platform that encourages other business leaders to invest in young people". The Diana Award is an international award that honours young people who work to improve the lives of others. The award was launched in 1999 by the former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown in honour of the late Princess. Both Harry and his brother Prince William regularly attend Diana Awards events. In March this year, the future King attended the awards ceremony at the Science Museum in London. In his touching speech, William spoke of remembering his mother through the work he and his wife Princess Kate are committed to. He said, "She taught me that everyone has the potential to give something back; that everyone in need deserves a supporting hand in life. "That legacy is something that both Catherine and I have sought to focus on through our work, as have the 50,000 young people who have received a Diana Award over the past 25 years. "I am so proud to see this belief of my mother's manifested in the amazing young people receiving the Legacy Award tonight." Shortly after William's speech, Harry also made a virtual appearance at the awards from his home in California. He spoke with the award recipients, virtually, to celebrate their accomplishments. Notably, Prince William departed before his brother's appearance.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prince Harry Is Heading to Las Vegas for a Special Event Tied to His Late Mother, Princess Diana (Exclusive)
Prince Harry is paying tribute to his mother's legacy by celebrating the changemakers of tomorrow. The Duke of Sussex is set to travel to Las Vegas on May 6, where he'll take part in a conversation hosted by Dr. Tessy Ojo, the CEO of the Diana Award, the only charity that bears the name of Princess Diana. The event — part of the AI platform for business transformation ServiceNow's Knowledge 2025 conference — will launch the Diana Award's 'Pledge to Invest' initiative, which celebrates future leaders and helps inspire forward-thinking businesses to support their missions. Related: Prince William Honors Anti-Bullying Campaigner Who Helps Lead Charity Named for Princess Diana Dr. Ojo will chair the conversation with Prince Harry, President of Global Customer Operations at ServiceNow Paul Fipps and two young recipients of the organization's Legacy Award: Sikander 'Sonny' Khan and Christina Williams. Khan works in artificial intelligence at Microsoft and also heads up the Paani Project, an organization that supports diverse humanitarian efforts in Pakistan, including the construction of over 20,000 wells. Williams is an attorney and advocate from Jamaica who champions youth empowerment and marginalized groups' equitable access to education, healthcare and technology. The conversation will focus on 'youth leadership and how employers can proactively create pathways for young people to enter and thrive in the workplace.' 'Companies that invest in youth leadership today are cultivating the workforce, innovators, and consumers of tomorrow,' Dr. Ojo said in a statement. 'The Diana Award is proud to launch 'Pledge to Invest' - an opportunity for forward-thinking businesses to make a strategic, measurable, and high-impact investment in the future of youth leadership. For over 25 years, The Diana Award has invested in young people, empowering them to tackle the pressing issues of our time.' The Diana Award was established in 1999 by former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Current patrons include former prime minister David Cameron, Dame Julia Samuel, former Scottish First Minister Jack McConnell and Esther Rantzen. Related: Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Unveil N.Y.C. Memorial Honoring Lives Lost to Social Media: 'All Children Should Be Safe' Harry and his brother, Prince William, are both supporters of the Diana Award — one of the only charitable causes they still publicly share. The organization, named in honor of their late mother, remains a rare point of connection in their philanthropic work. The organization's mission, as stated on their website, is to 'empower young people to lead that change through a range of initiatives which unlock their potential, inspire action and create opportunities, ensuring that no young person is left out or left behind.' Can't get enough of PEOPLE's Royals coverage? to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more! During his visit to New York City with wife Meghan Markle last week, the Duke of Sussex made a surprise stop in Brooklyn to support the next generation of leaders at the Responsible Technology Youth Power Fund (RTYPF) Convening. 'Thank God you guys exist, thank God you guys are here,' he told the group, which was made up of young leaders and funders working towards 'a safer, more inclusive digital future.'As the power of technology only continues to grow, Harry told the group that they all have a 'responsibility' to prioritize safety over profits. 'You have the knowledge and the skillset and the confidence and the bravery and the courage to be able to stand up to these things,' he added. Read the original article on People
