Prince Harry Announces Power-Packed Solo Trip to N.Y.C. in September

Mar. 15, 2025

Prince Harry’s next official trip has been revealed.

On Aug. 27, a spokesperson for the Duke of Sussex announced that Harry is set to visit New York City during UN General Assembly High-level Week and Climate Week. Climate Weekkicks offon Sept. 22 and runs until Sept. 29, while High-level Weekrunsfrom Sept. 23 to Sept. 27.

Prince Harry, 39, 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.”

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 added.

The September timing coincides with another event happening in New York City aroundPrince William’sEarthshot Prize. On Sept. 24, the Prince of Wales' global environmental contest and Bloomberg Philanthropies will co-hostthe third annual Earthshot Prize Innovation Summitat the iconic Plaza Hotel.

Prince William, 42,launched the contestin 2020 to inspire impactful approaches to the world’s most pressing environmental challenges, with plans to award $1 million Earthshot Prizes in five categories annually until 2030.

Prince William attends the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit on Sept. 19, 2023 in New York City.Shannon Stapleton - Pool/Getty

Shannon Stapleton - Pool/Getty

It remains unclear whether Prince William will attend the Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit like he did last year. The late September date falls after his kidsPrince George,Princess CharlotteandPrince Louisgo back to school following the summer holidays.

No expectations have been set for William’s wifeKate Middleton’s return to public work as she continues to undergotreatment for cancer.

Harry and Meghan made two international trips this year to help create change through the Archewell Foundation,visiting Nigeriain May andtouring Colombiafrom Aug. 15 to Aug. 18.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in Bogota, Colombia on Aug. 16, 2024.Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty

Eric Charbonneau/Archewell Foundation via Getty

Speaking to PEOPLE during the trip to Nigeria, the Duke of Sussexalluded to future travel plansto continue the work.

“It is hugely important for us to meet directly with people, supporting our causes and listening, in order to bring about solutions, support and positive change,” Prince Harry told PEOPLE in May.

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Looking to the future, the Duke of Sussex added that he and his wife are anticipating more travel opportunities to further their initiatives.

“There’s only so much one can do from home and over Zoom, so we look forward to traveling more because the work matters. Whether it’s the Archewell Foundation, Invictus or any of our other causes, there will always be reasons to meet the people at the heart of our work,” Prince Harry said.

The Duke of Sussexpreviously addressedthe U.N. General Assembly on Nelson Mandela Day in July 2022 while visiting New York City with Meghan.

source: people.com