Like any new parent,Prince Harryis grateful for any opportunity to catch some z’s.
The royal, who celebrates his 35th birthday this month, attended an event in Amsterdam on Tuesday tolaunch a new partnership called Travalyst, which partners with leaders in the travel industry to promote eco-friendly tourism. But the work trip away from wifeMeghan Markleand sonArchie, born May 6, had a personal benefit for Harry.
“Having spent last night here — I don’t know about you guys, but it was definitely the best night’s sleep I’ve had for the last 4 months!” he joked at the beginning of his speech.
The restless nights of a new father began immediately, withPrince Harryrevealing he had gotten about“two hours’ sleep”after making the birth announcement.
Despite the lack of sleep, Harry maintained a cheerful demeanor as he engaged with the media group and apologized for the short notice of the big news. He even joked with a cameraman who told the Duke of Sussex he was sorry for not wearing a tie. In response, Harry quipped back, “You’re a cameraman, you can get away with it.”
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Kate MiddletonandPrince Williamstepped out just one day after Archie’s arrival, and the big brotherteased the new dadwith a warning.
“I’m very pleased and glad to welcome my brother to the sleep deprivation society that is parenting!” William joked.
He added that they were “absolutely thrilled” about the birth of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s son, adding he was “looking forward to seeing them in the next few days when things have quieted down.”
At Tuesday’s event,Prince Harryaddressed the criticism over his use ofprivate jetsfor summer vacations with Meghan and Archie to visit Ibiza andElton John’s villa in the south of France.
“We can all do better and while no one is perfect, we all have a responsibility for our own individual impact,” he said. “The question is what we do to balance it out.”
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The new project teams together Booking.com, SkyScanner, CTrip, TripAdvisor and Visa to work with Harry’s foundation to influence the way the world travels. The partners “are really enthusiastic,” says the source. “They are committed and the partnership may expand.”
They are initially focusing on three areas: helping communities benefit more locally from visitors; educating people about sustainable travel; and working with the travel companies to make it easier for people to make a sustainable choice.
source: people.com
