Harry and Meghan issue new statement on Black History Month ahead of Canada visit, ‘We encourage everyone to…’

The new statement was posted on the website of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation, which they founded in 2020.

Published on: Feb 4, 2025, 13:50:45 IST

By Sumanti Sen

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have issued a joint statement on Black History Month ahead of their visit to Canada for the Invictus Games. The new statement was posted on the website of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation, which they founded in 2020.

Harry and Meghan issue new statement on Black History Month ahead of Canada visit (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, Pool, File) (AP)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s new statement

"At The Archewell Foundation, we celebrate the rich culture and contributions of those who have come before us throughout history,” the statement read. "As we mark Black History Month, we encourage everyone to learn and reflect on the contributions of leaders, activists, and changemakers who have inspired progress.”

"Taking the time to appreciate stories, art, history, and culture not only honors the communities that have built these spaces, but also contributes to our collective wellbeing,” the statement added.

The couple’s foundation put together a list of resources where their followers can learn about Black History Month.

Harry and Meghan’s new statement comes days before their trip to Canada. The Games are being held in Vancouver Whistler this year. Following Harry and Meghan’s professional separation, the two are expected to attend the event together.

An insider told the Express, “There will be a renewed focus on the Sussexes as a couple, as a brand and showcasing them as a couple and family. The Sussexes have decided to step back a little and let Ashley take the reins on their PR plan.”

The source added that both Harry and Meghan will attend the Invictus Games opening ceremony. Katy Perry is set to perform at the opening ceremony, along with Noah Kahan, Nelly Furtado, and Coldplay's Chris Martin.

“It was important for the Sussexes to appear together at such a worthwhile event,” the insider said. “The Invictus Games is a Sussex initiative and something they want their children to continue once they get older.”

It is unclear if the Sussexes’ children – Prince Archie, 5, and Princess Lilibet, 3 – will accompany their parents to Canada.

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Sumanti Sen covers everything that’s happening in the US, from politics to entertainment, but her expertise lies in covering crime news. She has comprehensively chronicled the Idaho student murders, the Laken Riley and Iryna Zarutska cases, and the killing of Charlie Kirk, among other incidents. Over the years, she has interviewed several victims/families of victims of crimes seeking justice. She digs up stories that might otherwise remain unheard, and does her bit to ensure that victims and survivors’ voices are heard. Sumanti’s many years of experience also include interviews with Hamas attack survivors and mental health experts, among others. Her coverage of the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel and interviews with survivors of the tragedy, coupled with her other works including the Titan submersible coverage, earned her the Digi Journo of the Quarter award during her first year at Hindustan Times. Sumanti actively tracks missing person cases in the United States, and peruses Reddit and other social media platforms to bring to light cases that frequently elude public attention. She has extensively covered the disappearances of Nancy Guthrie, Thomas Medlin, Beau Mann, and Sudiksha Konanki, among others. When not at work, you will either find her with her novels, or with her beloved rescue pooches.Read More

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