Prince Harry talked about fatherhood and responsibilities as he addressed a crowd at the Upfront Summit in Los Angeles, speaking about approaching "everything in my life through the lens of service".
He made a surprise appearance and even acknowledged the crowd's shock at his unannounced presence, promising he had something important to say.
He told the audience: "I’m here to talk about something that I believe will resonate with all of you as leaders, creators, builders and changemakers: How do we invest in our shared future to solve the challenges we face today as a divided society?"
In a sweet nod to his son and daughter, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, he added: "As a dad, this has me constantly looking for solutions. As a man who was born into a life of service, I recognize that with power and a platform comes responsibility.
"And these days, I am determined to find and invest in solutions."
Continuing to address the crowd, Prince Harry explained that service to others has always been his main venture and his surprise appearance came just weeks after the 2025 Invictus Games.
He said: "It’s the same approach I’ve taken in founding charities like The Invictus Games Foundation back in 2014, that supports and rehabilitates wounded and injured service personnel and veterans through sport, and more recently with The Archewell Foundation, where we show up and do good for those who need it most, supporting social impact initiatives—including digital safety and education—all under the umbrella of protecting our collective mental health."
Fans have flocked to X to share their appreciation of Harry's speech. One user on X wrote: "Well said Harry. #serviceisuniversal."
Another wrote: "I did not predict Prince Harry would ever speak at @upfrontvc Summit. He’s discussing his investments focused on larger societal good and decreasing the societal split that is dividing us all."
Harry continued: "....Because before I moved, so much of my life revolved around charity. Since then, while my charities remain a core part of my life’s work, I’ve also been focusing on upstream solutions and prevention, driven by decisions and investments that address problems before they require fixing.
"Still, I’ve approached everything in my life through the lens of service."
Also joking with the crowd, Harry remarked how he had "never even been allowed to vote!" - as Royal Family members are known to remain neutral in politics.
Following Prince Harry’s speech addressing venture capital event attendees, he joined Mark Suster, Managing Partner at Upfront Ventures, for a Q&A. The conversation ranged from a deeper discussion about service, leadership and Harry’s time in the army to more light-hearted questions.
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