Prince Harry brought his classic humor to The New York Times 2024 DealBook Summit on Wednesday, December 4. He attended the event without Meghan Markle to express his views on mainstream media, misinformation and efforts to make the virtual world safer.
The Duke of Sussex was interviewed by NYT columnist and DealBook founder Andrew Ross Sorkin, who asked him about his approach to intrusive news articles related to his personal life with his wife and children.
Subtly acknowledging that people might be wondering why the prince was attending events on a different coast than his princess (Markle had a planned solo event in California on the same day), Sorkin commented, “You “People are fascinated by whatever the times are doing.” Taking the observation seriously, Harry clarified that he is not divorcing his wife, in case that’s what people are speculating.
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“Apparently, we have bought or changed houses 10, 12 times. Obviously we’ve been divorced probably 10, 12 times. So it’s exactly the same, what?” Harry said laughing. However, he stressed that the continued intrigue in his and Markle’s personal life is “definitely not a good thing.”
Harry quipped that sometimes it’s hard to keep up with the imaginary stories about him and his wife, so the best way to handle it — his favorite way — is to ignore it. She added that she also feels sorry for the trolls when their excitement over her divorce rumors goes away.
Recognizing the attention he garnered, Prince Harry said he was sure that anything he said at the summit would somehow be turned against him and could even get Sorkin into trouble. Is. Initially apologizing for any potential trolling Sorkin may have caused, Harry joked, “But you invited me, so it’s not my fault.”
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Speaking about the royal family and his life in the US after leaving the UK, Prince Harry shared that he is completely content raising his children in the US as it allows them to live a regular life like normal people. Allows to enjoy activities – something they believe will not happen. This has been possible in his home country.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been living in California since 2021, when they announced they were stepping down from active royal duties. The couple are parents to son Prince Archie, 5, and daughter Princess Lilibet, 3.
While Harry was in New York, Markle attended the 2024 Paley Honors Fall Gala in Beverly Hills. She helped celebrate Tyler Perry, who is Princess Lily’s godfather, as he received The Paley Honors Award, the highest honor from The Paley Center for Media.
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