“As someone who is about to become a father, I am acutely aware of our shared responsibility to make this world more resilient and its inhabitants more accountable for the next generation,” Harry told those gathered from around the world.
Harry took over the role of Commonwealth Youth Ambassador from his grandmotherQueen Elizabeth.
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“Nearly 12 months into the job, I can honestly say I feel more passionate than ever about the huge opportunity we have here: To empower young people across the Commonwealth, you who are here in this room today, and the millions around the world who are part of this global collective of change makers,” said Harry.
He continued, “Some may say it’s our responsibility, but I see it as our privilege, to equip you with the tools and the platform you need — to continue your cause driven work at the highest level — driving positive and effective change.”
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During their tour of Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Tonga, Harry and Meghan undertookseveral engagements targeted on the Commonwealth— the group of 53 nations linked to the U.K. And in the summer, theyhelped host a reception in London.
Reflecting on the tour, Harry said on Wednesday, “In all of these places, it’s been incredibly humbling to see how young people like yourselves are creating innovative and clever solutions to the diverse challenges you face — whether it be better mental health for everyone, eradicating extreme poverty and improving access to education for girls, or highlighting the very real effects and daily battles of climate change.”
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WhilePrince Charlesis excited to be expecting his fourth grandchild, he hasexpressed concerned about the planet they will inherit.
“I am about to have another grandchild actually. I suspect quite a few of you may too have grandchildren or will do soon,” he said, according to theTelegraph. “It does seem to me insanity if we are going to bequeath this completely polluted, damaged and destroyed world to them.”
Charles continued, “All grandchildren deserve a better future.”
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Meanwhile, Meghan had a solo outing of her own. She made herfirst public outing to the National Theatre in Londonon Wednesday – three weeks after it was announced she had adopted it as one of herinitial four royal patronages.
source: people.com
