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=== Humanitarian and environmental activities === Harry has granted his [[patronage]] to organisations including [[WellChild]], Dolen Cymru, [[MapAction]] and the [[London Marathon]] Charitable Trust; he stepped down from MapAction in 2019 and the London Marathon Charitable Trust in 2021.<ref>{{cite press release|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-become-patron-of-three-charities|title=Prince Harry to become Patron of three charities|work=Clarence House|date=28 March 2007|access-date=9 September 2013|archive-date=22 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322153837/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/media/press-releases/prince-harry-become-patron-of-three-charities|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Prince Harry lists UK charity as patronage – despite stepping back in 2019 |url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-lists-charity-as-patronage-despite-stepping-back-133915587.html|website=Yahoo UK|date=May 2020|access-date=13 January 2021|archive-date=14 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210114231557/https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prince-harry-lists-charity-as-patronage-despite-stepping-back-133915587.html|url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Lawless|first=Jill|title=It's final: Harry and Meghan won't return as working royals|url=https://apnews.com/article/prince-harry-meghan-royal-duties-f4b38611a4ba8e1a611efec0bc6ecd65|access-date=19 February 2021|work=AP News|date=19 February 2021}}</ref> In 2007 he and William organised the [[Concert for Diana]], in memory of their mother, which benefited the charities and patronages of Diana, William, and Harry.<ref>{{cite news|title=What is the Concert for Diana|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/concertfordiana/features/about.shtml|work=BBC News|date=13 August 2015}}</ref> In October 2008, Harry and his brother embarked on the 1,000 mile eight-day Enduro Africa motorbike ride across South Africa to raise money for Sentebale, [[UNICEF]] and the [[Nelson Mandela Children's Fund]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-princes/princes-embark-on-africa-charity-bike-ride-idUKTRE49H12V20081018|title=Princes embark on Africa charity bike ride|work=Reuters|date=18 October 2008|access-date=4 July 2022}}</ref> In September 2009, William and Harry set up [[The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry]] to enable them to take forward their charitable ambitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry|work=Clarence House|date=2 October 2011|access-date=7 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216061828/http://www.princeofwales.gov.uk/newsandgallery/focus/the_foundation_of_prince_william_and_prince_harry_570302665.html|archive-date=16 February 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.royalwedding2011.info/2011/04/foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince.html|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry|website=Royal wedding 2011.info|date=29 April 2011|access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.looktothestars.org/charity/1652-the-foundation-of-prince-william-and-prince-harry|title=The Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry Celebrity Supporters & Events|website=Look to the stars.org|access-date=7 February 2012}}</ref> Harry left the charity in June 2019.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230522173434/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/06/20/royal-charity-splits-duke-duchess-sussex-leave-royal-foundation/|title=Royal charity split: Duke and Duchess of Sussex to leave Royal Foundation|work=The Daily Telegraph|first=Hannah|last=Furness|date=20 June 2019|archive-date=22 May 2023|access-date=20 June 2019|url-access=subscription|url-status=live}}</ref> After taking part in an unfinished trip to the North Pole with [[Walking With The Wounded]] in 2011, Harry joined the charity's 200-mile expedition to the South Pole in [[Antarctica]] during December 2013, accompanying twelve injured servicemen and women from the UK, the US and the Commonwealth.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25354839|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230921110807/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-25354839|title=Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole|work=BBC News|date=13 December 2013|archive-date=21 September 2023|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/13/prince-harry-reaches-south-pole|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231127071853/https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2013/dec/13/prince-harry-reaches-south-pole|title=Prince Harry reaches South Pole on Walking with the Wounded expedition|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=13 December 2013|archive-date=27 November 2023|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> As patron of Walk of Britain, he walked with the team on 30 September<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry joins injured veterans' trek in Shropshire|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-34399328|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717164412/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-shropshire-34399328|date=30 September 2015|archive-date=17 July 2016|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and 20 October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry surprises villagers on Walk of Britain trek|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-34581613|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151022033112/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-34581613|date=20 October 2015|archive-date=22 October 2015|work=BBC News|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> To raise awareness for HIV testing, Harry took a test live on the royal family Facebook page on 14 July 2016.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Prince Harry Takes HIV Test Live on Facebook to Promote Awareness|url=https://time.com/4406061/prince-harry-hiv-test-facebook-live/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714152118/http://time.com/4406061/prince-harry-hiv-test-facebook-live/|magazine=Time|first=Megan|last=McCluskey|date=14 July 2016|archive-date=14 July 2016|access-date=21 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> He later attended the 21st International AIDS Conference in Durban, South Africa, on 21 July 2016.<ref>{{cite AV media|title=Prince Harry attends AIDS 2016|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1nf3_QiGZc| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211211/n1nf3_QiGZc| archive-date=11 December 2021 | url-status=live|work=International AIDS Conference|via=YouTube}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/health/prince-harry-diana-aids-conference/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160723003306/https://www.cnn.com/2016/07/21/health/prince-harry-diana-aids-conference/index.html|title=Prince Harry follows Diana's footsteps to fight AIDS|work=CNN|first=Meera|last=Senthilingam|date=21 July 2016|archive-date=23 July 2016|access-date=2 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> On [[World AIDS Day]], Harry and [[Rihanna]] helped publicise HIV testing by taking the test themselves.<ref>{{cite news|title=Prince Harry and Rihanna get tested for HIV on World Aids Day|url=http://www.itv.com/news/2016-12-01/prince-harry-and-rihanna-get-tested-for-hiv-on-world-aids-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202103631/http://www.itv.com/news/2016-12-01/prince-harry-and-rihanna-get-tested-for-hiv-on-world-aids-day/|archive-date=2 December 2016|work=ITV|url-status=live}}</ref> Since 2016 Harry has been working with [[Terrence Higgins Trust]] to raise awareness about HIV and sexual health.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/prince-harry-tackles-stigma-surrounding-hiv-testing-by-taking-test-live-on-facebook-a7136341.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160715143634/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/prince-harry-tackles-stigma-surrounding-hiv-testing-by-taking-test-live-on-facebook-a7136341.html|title=Prince Harry praised by Terrence Higgins Trust for taking HIV test live on Facebook|work=The Independent|first=Olivia|last=Blair|date=14 July 2016|archive-date=15 July 2016|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/17/prince-harry-hiv-testing-completely-normal-duke-of-sussex|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117131740/https://www.theguardian.com/society/2018/nov/17/prince-harry-hiv-testing-completely-normal-duke-of-sussex|title=Prince Harry calls for HIV testing to be seen as completely normal|work=The Guardian|date=17 November 2018|archive-date=17 November 2018|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2019, to mark the National HIV Testing Week, the Duke interviewed HIV+ Rugby player [[Gareth Thomas (rugby, born 1974)|Gareth Thomas]] on behalf of the trust.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-50440058|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240308005917/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-50440058|title=Prince Harry praises Gareth Thomas for HIV stigma battle|work=BBC News|date=16 November 2019|archive-date=8 March 2024|access-date=9 January 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2017, Harry guest edited [[BBC Radio 4]]'s ''[[Today (BBC Radio 4)|Today]]'' programme, conducting interviews with his father, then Prince of Wales, former US president [[Barack Obama]], and others on issues such as youth violence, the Armed Forces, mental health, the Commonwealth, conservation and the environment.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-42491777|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210810233032/https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-42491777|title=Prince Harry: Why I'm editing Today programme|work=BBC News|date=27 December 2017|archive-date=10 August 2021|access-date=7 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-guest-edits-bbc-radio-4s-today-programme|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180321051904/https://www.royal.uk/prince-harry-guest-edits-bbc-radio-4s-today-programme|title=Prince Harry guest edits BBC Radio 4's Today programme|website=The Royal Family|date=27 December 2017|access-date=7 September 2022|archive-date=21 March 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry was officially appointed the new president of [[African Parks]] (a conservation NGO) on 27 December 2017, a position which he held until 2023 when he was appointed a member of its board of directors.<ref>{{cite news|title=The Country That Brought its Elephants Back from the Brink|work=BBC News|date=27 December 2017|first=Alastair|last=Leithead|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42367560|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205193116/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-42367560|archive-date=5 February 2024|access-date=3 February 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-harry-urged-step-down-african-parks-board-reports-abuse-rangers-8551205|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240205133909/https://people.com/prince-harry-urged-step-down-african-parks-board-reports-abuse-rangers-8551205|title=Prince Harry Urged to Step Down from African Parks Board amid Reports of Abuse, Rape by Rangers|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|date=29 January 2024|archive-date=5 February 2024|access-date=29 January 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> He had previously spent three weeks in Malawi with African Parks where he joined a team of volunteers and professionals to carry out one of the largest elephant translocations in history. The effort to repopulate areas decimated due to poaching and habitat loss moved 500 elephants from Liwonde and Majete National Parks to [[Nkhotakota Wildlife Reserve]].<ref>{{cite news|title=New Photos, Video Show Prince Harry Saving Elephants in Africa|url=https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/photos-video-show-prince-harry-saving-elephants-africa/story?id=43130187|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231207234359/https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/photos-video-show-prince-harry-saving-elephants-africa/story?id=43130187|work=ABC News|access-date=3 February 2018|archive-date=7 December 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Harry had previously helped with relocating [[rhino]]s in the [[Okavango Delta]] and later became patron of the Rhino Conservation Botswana.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a22701197/prince-harry-botswana-trip-rhinos/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180811011951/https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a22701197/prince-harry-botswana-trip-rhinos/|title=Prince Harry Just Went on a Surprise Trip to Botswana Without Meghan Markle|magazine=Town & Country|first=Eileen|last=Reslen|date=10 August 2018|archive-date=11 August 2018|access-date=14 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2018, the [[Elton John AIDS Foundation]] announced that the Duke of Sussex and British singer [[Elton John]] were about to launch a global coalition called MenStar that would focus "on treating HIV infections in men".<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-aids/prince-harry-elton-john-to-launch-coalition-against-hiv-in-men-idUSKBN1K22O2|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180712192228/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-britain-royals-aids/prince-harry-elton-john-to-launch-coalition-against-hiv-in-men-idUSKBN1K22O2|title=Prince Harry, Elton John to launch coalition against HIV in men|work=Reuters|first=Marie-Louise|last=Gumuchian|date=12 July 2018|archive-date=12 July 2018|access-date=14 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22552074/prince-harry-elton-john-menstar-coalition-aids-initiative/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180726220726/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a22552074/prince-harry-elton-john-menstar-coalition-aids-initiative/|title=Inside Prince Harry's Plan to 'Smash' the AIDS Stigma and Get More Men Testing for HIV|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Omid|last=Scobie|date=26 July 2018|archive-date=26 July 2018|access-date=28 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Prince Harry and Ms. Markle visit Catalyst Inc (41014635231).jpg|thumb|With Meghan visiting [[Catalyst Inc]], 2018]] In May 2019, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex together with Harry's brother and sister-in-law launched Shout, the UK's first 24/7 text messaging service for those who suffer from mental issues.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510040940/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a27424334/william-kate-harry-meghan-launch-shout-mental-health-text-service/|title=The Cambridges & Sussexes Launch Mental Health Texting Service Shout|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Julie|last=Kosin|date=9 May 2019|access-date=10 May 2019|archive-date=10 May 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, the Duke launched Travalyst during his visit to the Netherlands after two years of development. The initiative is set "to encourage sustainable practices in the travel industry" and "tackle climate change and environmental damage", in collaboration with a number of companies, including [[Tripadvisor]], [[Booking.com]], [[Ctrip]], [[Skyscanner]], and [[Visa Inc.]]<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/prince-harry-sustainable-travel-scli-intl/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190903142307/https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/prince-harry-sustainable-travel-scli-intl/index.html|title=Prince Harry launches sustainable travel initiative after private jet criticism|work=CNN|first=Jack|last=Guy|date=3 September 2019|archive-date=3 September 2019|access-date=3 September 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://skift.com/2022/04/13/google-selects-prince-harry-backed-travalyst-for-emissions-data-on-flight-searches/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413110649/https://skift.com/2022/04/13/google-selects-prince-harry-backed-travalyst-for-emissions-data-on-flight-searches/|title=Google Selects Prince Harry-Backed Travalyst for Emissions Data on Flight Searches|work=Skift|first=Matthew|last=Parsons|date=13 April 2022|archive-date=13 April 2022|access-date=13 April 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> The organisation later announced a partnership with Google in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/894713-prince-harry-teams-up-with-google-for-eco-friendly-travel-with-travalyst|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924091127/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/894713-prince-harry-teams-up-with-google-for-eco-friendly-travel-with-travalyst|title=Prince Harry teams up with Google for eco-friendly travel with Travalyst|work=The News International|date=23 September 2021|archive-date=24 September 2021|access-date=23 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2019, along with other members of the royal family, Harry voiced a [[Public Health England]] announcement, for the "Every Mind Matters" mental health program.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-william-kate-middleton-mental-health|title=Prince Harry, Meghan Markle reunite with Prince William, Kate Middleton for mental health PSA|work=Fox News|first=Stephanie|last=Nolasco|date=7 October 2019|access-date=8 October 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191008130655/https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-markle-prince-william-kate-middleton-mental-health|archive-date=8 October 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2020, Harry recorded a new version of the song "Unbroken" with [[Jon Bon Jovi]]. The new version features backing vocals from members of the Invictus Choir.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/uk/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-scli-gbr-intl/index.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228150040/https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/28/uk/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-scli-gbr-intl/index.html|title=Livin' on an Heir: Prince Harry and Jon Bon Jovi jam at Abbey Road|work=CNN|first=Rob|last=Picheta|date=28 February 2020|archive-date=28 February 2020|access-date=29 February 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> The song was released on 27 March 2020, the proceeds of which were donated to the Invictus Games Foundation.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032787017/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-invictus-charity-single/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200327202142/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020032787017/prince-harry-jon-bon-jovi-invictus-charity-single/|title=Why today is an exciting day for Prince Harry|magazine=Hello!|first=Danielle|last=Stacey|date=27 March 2020|archive-date=27 March 2020|access-date=27 March 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2020, Harry launched a new initiative named HeadFIT, a platform designed to provide mental support for members of the armed forces. The initiative was developed mutually by the Royal Foundation's Heads Together campaign, the [[Ministry of Defence (United Kingdom)|Ministry of Defence]], and [[King's College London]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-harry-launches-new-wellness-website-to-help-people-through-the-pandemic|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200427203706/https://www.thedailybeast.com/prince-harry-launches-new-wellness-website-to-help-people-through-the-pandemic|title=Prince Harry Launches New Wellness Website to Help People Through the Pandemic|newspaper=The Daily Beast|first=Tom|last=Sykes|date=27 April 2020|archive-date=27 April 2020|access-date=27 April 2020|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2020, the Duke and Duchess backed the [[Stop Hate for Profit]] campaign and encouraged CEOs of different companies to join the movement.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32987774/meghan-markle-prince-harry-facebook-advertizing-boycott/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200627171919/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a32987774/meghan-markle-prince-harry-facebook-advertizing-boycott/|title=Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan Support #StopHateForProfit Facebook Advertising Boycott|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Omid|last=Scobie|date=27 June 2020|archive-date=27 June 2020|access-date=27 February 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> [[File:Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends 2021 Global Citizen Live (1).jpg|thumb|left|With Meghan and the U.S. ambassador to the UN [[Linda Thomas-Greenfield]] at the 2021 [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]] live event]] In April 2021, Harry and Meghan were announced as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organised by [[Global Citizen (organization)|Global Citizen]] to increase access to [[COVID-19 vaccination]]s.<ref>{{cite news|title=Vax Live: Harry and Meghan to join Covid vaccine concert|work=BBC News|date=27 April 2021|archive-date=27 April 2021|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56908144|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210427192508/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56908144|access-date=27 April 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> They also announced their support for a vaccine equity fundraiser initiated by the same organisation,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archie-vaccine-b1843401.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210506213832/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-archie-vaccine-b1843401.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle ask people to donate $5 for Archie's birthday to fund vaccine drive|work=Independent|date=6 May 2021|archive-date=6 May 2021|access-date=20 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> and penned an open letter to the [[pharmaceutical industry]] CEOs urging them to address the vaccine equity crisis.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/prince-harry-meghan-letter-big-pharma-vaccines/|title=Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Call on Big Pharma CEOs to Combat Vaccine Equity Crisis|work=Global Citizen|first=James|last=Hitchings-Hales|date=6 May 2021|access-date=23 September 2021}}</ref> Later that month, he narrated "Hope Starts Here", a special video rereleased by African Parks to mark the [[Earth Day]] in which he urged organisations and communities to preserve biodiversity and paid tribute to his grandfather Prince Philip for his efforts as a conservationist.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a36199460/prince-harry-african-parks-video-earth-day/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210422161932/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a36199460/prince-harry-african-parks-video-earth-day/|title=Prince Harry Narrated a Special Earth Day Video About Protected Areas in Africa|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Chelsey|last=Sanchez|date=22 April 2021|archive-date=22 April 2021|access-date=25 April 2021}}</ref> He helped with the establishment of Peak State, a mental fitness programme aimed at providing tools and resources for managing mental health, to which he publicly lent his support in May 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.betterup.com/en-us/resources/blog/prince-harry-chief-impact-officer|title=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex joins BetterUp as Chief Impact Officer|work=BetterUp|author=Alexi Robichaux|author2=Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex|date=23 March 2021|access-date=27 May 2021|quote=To start, I've invited BetterUp to work with 'Peak State: Mental Fitness', a platform I helped establish which provides practical online tools to enhance our mental fitness.}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://uk.news.yahoo.com/harry-appears-mental-fitness-video-222248235.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618003941/https://uk.news.yahoo.com/harry-appears-mental-fitness-video-222248235.html|title=Harry appears in 'mental fitness' video ahead of reunion with Oprah|work=PA Media|date=27 May 2021|archive-date=18 June 2021|access-date=27 May 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> Like his mother, Harry has worked with the [[HALO Trust]], an organisation that removes debris—particularly [[landmines]]—left behind by war.<ref name="BBC-HALO">{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49849848|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190927150309/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-49849848|title=Prince Harry walks through Angola minefield 22 years after Diana|work=BBC|date=28 September 2019|archive-date=27 September 2019|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> He had previously visited a minefield in Mozambique with the charity and spent two days learning about their work and [[mine-clearing]] techniques.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/7844663/Prince-Harry-carries-on-his-mothers-legacy-with-visit-to-Mozambique-minefield.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110310095711/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/7844663/Prince-Harry-carries-on-his-mothers-legacy-with-visit-to-Mozambique-minefield.html|title=Prince Harry carries on his mother's legacy with visit to Mozambique minefield|work=The Telegraph|first=Gordon|last=Rayner|date=21 June 2010|archive-date=10 March 2011|access-date=22 August 2022|url-access=subscription}}</ref> In 2013 he was named as patron of the charity's 25th Anniversary Appeal.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23743997|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140630072948/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-23743997|title=Prince Harry 'irritated' over landmine clearance efforts|work=BBC|date=18 August 2013|archive-date=30 June 2014|access-date=5 November 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2017, he hosted the Landmine Free 2025 reception at Kensington Palace, during which the UK government announced an increase in its financial support for de-mining efforts.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/04/uk-government-pledges-100m-help-prince-harry-banish-landmines|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404201946/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/apr/04/uk-government-pledges-100m-help-prince-harry-banish-landmines|title=UK pledges £100m to Prince Harry's campaign against landmines|work=The Guardian|first=Caroline|last=Davies|date=4 April 2017|archive-date=4 April 2017|access-date=30 September 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2019, he walked through a de-mining site in Angola, the same country visited by his mother 22 years earlier.<ref name="BBC-HALO"/> In June 2021, after ten members of the trust were killed by an armed group at a mine clearance camp in Afghanistan, Harry issued a statement saying the attack "was nothing less than an act of barbarism".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-reacts-halo-trust-killings-afghanistan/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210611014531/https://people.com/royals/prince-harry-reacts-halo-trust-killings-afghanistan/|title=Prince Harry Calls Killings of HALO Trust Staff in Afghanistan an 'Act of Barbarism'|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=10 June 2021|archive-date=11 June 2021|access-date=11 June 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2021, together with First Lady [[Jill Biden]], he hosted a virtual event for the [[Warrior Games]], which were cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-jill-biden-warrior-games-event-b1919566.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210914001344/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/prince-harry-jill-biden-warrior-games-event-b1919566.html|title=Prince Harry joins Jill Biden to pay tribute to military veteran athletes at virtual Warrior Games event|work=The Independent|first=Kevin E. G.|last=Perry|date=13 September 2021|archive-date=14 September 2021|access-date=13 September 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In October 2021, he spoke against oil drilling in the [[Okavango River]] in an [[op-ed]] for ''[[The Washington Post]]''.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a37972647/prince-harry-calls-to-end-drilling-in-okavango-river-africa/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211015163804/https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a37972647/prince-harry-calls-to-end-drilling-in-okavango-river-africa/|title=Prince Harry Calls for an End to Drilling in Africa's Okavango River|magazine=Harper's Bazaar|first=Bianca|last=Betancourt|date=15 October 2021|archive-date=15 October 2021|access-date=15 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In the same month and ahead of the [[2021 G20 Rome summit]], Harry and his wife penned an open letter together with the [[Director-General of the World Health Organization]] [[Tedros Adhanom]], asking the [[G20]] leaders to expedite efforts for the global distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-call-out-vaccine-equity-divide/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029183830/https://people.com/royals/meghan-markle-prince-harry-call-out-vaccine-equity-divide/|title=Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Call Out Vaccine Equity Divide: 'Where Are the Doses?'|magazine=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=29 October 2021|archive-date=29 October 2021|access-date=29 October 2021|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2022, they were among more than a hundred people who signed an open letter published by the People's Vaccine Alliance, asking for free global access to COVID-19 vaccines and calling out the UK, EU and Switzerland for opposing a waiver that would allow vaccine intellectual property protections to be lifted.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-vaccine-equity-letter-b2034553.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220312224615/https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/prince-harry-meghan-markle-vaccine-equity-letter-b2034553.html|title=Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sign open letter calling for vaccine equity|work=The Independent|first=Saman|last=Jave|date=12 March 2022|archive-date=12 March 2022|access-date=15 March 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In April 2022 and in a video featuring [[Rhys Darby]] and [[Dave Fane]] on [[Māori Television]], Harry launched an eco-travel campaign through his non-profit Travalyst, encouraging people to travel sustainably.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-takes-part-in-tv-skit-promoting-his-new-sustainable-travel-campaign-12609259|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220509104458/https://news.sky.com/story/prince-harry-takes-part-in-tv-skit-promoting-his-new-sustainable-travel-campaign-12609259|title=Prince Harry takes part in TV skit promoting his new sustainable travel campaign|work=Sky News|date=9 May 2022|archive-date=9 May 2022|access-date=9 May 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2023, he was named global ambassador for [[Scotty's Little Soldiers]],<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://people.com/prince-harry-surprises-military-children-lost-parent-longstanding-charity-london-8646084|title=Prince Harry Surprises Children of Fallen Military Personnel Before Leaving the U.K.: 'It Was an Honor'|magazine=People|first=Janine|last=Henni|date=9 May 2024|access-date=10 May 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240510064046/https://people.com/prince-harry-surprises-military-children-lost-parent-longstanding-charity-london-8646084|archive-date=10 May 2024}}</ref> one of the seven charities which he and his wife had invited people to support in lieu of giving them wedding presents.<ref>{{cite web |title=Royal Wedding Charitable Donations |url=https://www.royal.uk/wedding-charity-donations |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209053826/https://www.royal.uk/wedding-charity-donations|website=The Royal Family |archive-date=9 February 2024|access-date=10 May 2024|url-status=live}}</ref>
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