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United Kingdom Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, is a humanitarian, military veteran, and advocate for mental health and environmental causes, dedicating his efforts to initiatives that drive lasting positive change.
Archewell Productions, co-founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex, has extended its creative partnership with Netflix. The multi-year deal, initially signed in 2020 for a reported $100 million, involves producing content programming that informs, elevates, and inspires. Projects include the docuseries 'Harry & Meghan' and two new shows focusing on lifestyle and polo.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s non-profit, The Archewell Foundation, has partnered with Procter & Gamble. This collaboration aims to protect children from AI and online dangers. The partnership extends to various initiatives aligned with Archewell's mission of 'Show Up, Do Good.'
In 2021, Prince Harry was named Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a world-class coaching platform. His role involves contributing to product strategy, advising on mental fitness, and expanding the company's community outreach.
In 2021, Prince Harry served on the Aspen Institute Commission on Information Disorder, which brought together experts to address the challenges of growing disinformation and misinformation.
Prince Harry is the founder of Travalyst, an initiative launched in 2019 to encourage sustainable practices in the travel industry and address climate change and environmental damage. The organization has partnered with companies like Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, Visa Inc., and Google.
In December 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan signed a multi-year deal with Spotify to produce and host their own programs through their audio production company, Archewell Audio. This included releasing a holiday special. However, Spotify later ended the deal in June 2023.
In July 2021, it was announced that Prince Harry would publish his memoir 'Spare' through Penguin Random House, reportedly earning an advance of at least $20 million. 'Spare' was released in January 2023 and became the UK's fastest-selling non-fiction book.
In April 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan served as campaign chairs for Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World, an event organized by Global Citizen to increase access to COVID-19 vaccinations. They also supported a vaccine equity fundraiser and penned an open letter to pharmaceutical CEOs.
In October 2021, Prince Harry and Meghan announced their partnership with Ethic, a sustainable investment firm based in New York City, which manages the couple's investments.
Prince Harry has worked with the HALO Trust, an organization dedicated to removing landmines and other debris from war-affected areas. He visited minefields in Mozambique and Angola with the charity and was named patron of its 25th Anniversary Appeal.
In November 2023, Prince Harry was named global ambassador for Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity supporting children who have lost parents serving in the British Armed Forces.
In September 2025, Prince Harry announced a personal donation of £1.1 million to BBC Children in Need, supporting grassroots organizations in Nottingham that aid young people affected by violence.
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, was born Henry Charles Albert David on September 15, 1984, in London, England, to King Charles III and the late Diana, Princess of Wales. He received his education at Wetherby School, Ludgrove School, and Eton College. After a gap year that included working as a jackaroo in Australia and working with orphaned children in Lesotho, he completed officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in 2005. He was commissioned as a Cornet in the Blues and Royals, serving for over ten years in the British Armed Forces. His military service included two tours of duty in Afghanistan, first as a forward air controller in Helmand Province (2007–2008) and later as an Apache helicopter pilot (2012–2013).
Following his military career, Prince Harry founded the Invictus Games Foundation in 2014, an international sporting event for wounded, injured, and sick service personnel, inspired by the Warrior Games in the United States. This initiative became a significant platform for rehabilitation and a global display of resilience. In 2018, he was made Duke of Sussex prior to his marriage to Meghan Markle. Together, they co-founded The Archewell Foundation in 2020, focusing on community support and various charitable causes. In 2021, he took on the role of Chief Impact Officer at BetterUp, a coaching platform focused on mental fitness, and also served on the Aspen Institute Commission on Information Disorder.
Prince Harry is also a New York Times Bestselling author, with his memoir “Spare” selling over 1.4 million copies on its first day of publication in 2023. He is also involved in numerous global charities and organizations, including Travalyst, Sentebale, WellChild, and African Parks, demonstrating a commitment to environmental protection and addressing social issues. He and his wife, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, reside in California with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, continuing their work through Archewell Productions, which aims to produce informative and inspiring content.
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