The annual event follows a November 2009 resolution in the Assembly that declared Madiba’s 18 July birthday an international day in his name, a document that further recognizes the values of South Africa’s first democratically elected President and his dedication to the service of humanity.
But whatever the controversy in some quarters around Prince Harry’s inclusion in this UN event, there is less to question in relation to his bona fides with both the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Mandela family. On their recent visit to South Africa in 2019, before their royal ‘break-up’, they met Madiba’s widow Graca Machel whom Harry had visited with on a previous trip in 2015.
He follows the likes of former US President Bill Clinton, the Rev Jesse Jackson and the late Rivonia defendant and struggle icon Andrew Mlangeni who have all spoken at the General Assembly’s annual gathering.
Piers Morgan definitely having palpitations.. 🤣🤣
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Where is it going to appear?
Lmao- yes they will have more awareness. As one learns in advertising, response does not equal results. May H do a great job and help do what the organization is hoping for. Inspiring ppl to be like Mandelaz if the former royal can do that- great.
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The speech, must include the Mornach’s apology for slavery in Africa & for the multi-generational trauma suffered as the result. Also, deal with an apologise for making an independent South African nation a colony against the will of its native Kings. Africa deserve that atleast
We can't wait to see the wonderful Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex at the UN giving their usual heartfelt speech. It's all abuzz! Esp triggered (& gagging to see them) are those who say they're 'irrelevant'!😂 GoodKingHarry PrinceHarry NelsonMandelaDay
I can't help but think that there isn't someone more appropriate/deserving of giving this keynote speech.
Sadly Mr Mandela is turning in his grave...the ANC would seize to exist if he was around today!
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Wonder what Nelson Mandela would say about the “Prince Harry of today” - who is now such a hypocrite !
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But he is white and his family looted Africa much more than all the worlds Boere combined.NMF are bloody hippocrates
They threw Prince Harry to the wolves, he came back leading the pack.🥊
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“She’s not black or anything” Prince Harry on his So African girlfriend, Chelsey Davey.
Prince Harry will come and will speak from his heart, the other royals just go through the motions
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Yes, For many years Harry has been a friend, It has been heartwarming to watch him evolve into the man he is today. I am pleased at his selection. Let the naysayers go to hell.
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The the buzz we all needed…NelsonMandelaDay this year is gonna be extra special , do looking forward to it. How pleasant it must be to have your enemies do all the publicity work for you, free of charge…excellent strategy 👏👏👍👍👍 KingHarry PrinceHarry DukeofSussex
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And we are soo looking forward to Harry’s speech! 💕
A fine choice of keynote. Thank you for covering the event & Prince Harry in such a balanced manner. He's a leader with compassion, the integrity to learn from his mistakes, build on his strengths & use his platform in support of good causes. Best wishes to all for Mandela Day.
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It is a great honor for prince Harry to be able to walk on the footsteps of both Princess Diana and Nelson Mandela. We love to see it.
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It's not a buzz, It's a MOVEMENT.💞👏🏻 We Celebrate Excellence. ✨✨✨ U Tata has always been an example of that. By honoring Tata at UN (not just there, but many times past) PrinceHarryIsFamily is showing just that. Salute KingHarry 💞 QueenMeghan 💞
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Pity this article does not acknowledge the proven friendship between Madabi and Queen Elizabeth, which in the end opened the door to Prince Harry's personal acquantancy with members of the Mandela family and the Foundation.
Looking forward to PrinceHarry speaking.
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Mandela: - antiracist - pro-democracy - elected leader - imprisoned 27 yrs for activism PH: - calls coworkers racist slurs - literal prince from a current monarchy - no political experience; given prominent roles bc of his title - considers family obligations to be imprisonment
Fantastic article drawing attention to the focus of the day & swatting away faux trolls generated controversy. Looking forward to this event.
This couple has a huge following in America especially from young people and women. Bravo for using your platform for good Harry and looking forward to honoring Nelson Mandela Day!!!
A book called ‘Revenge’ just dropped & Weinstein firm SunShineSachs Harry’s PR have just gone into overdrive to Damage Limitate the fallout - don’t you all feel used like a cheap hoe or was the 10% of a promised $25M Harry Memoir Book deal enough to sweeten the pot 4 👑 Seeiso?
The Truth rings out around the world, like the spirit of the man - for shame you have betrayed Madiba and his legacy Nkosi sikelel iAfrika
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well I wouldnt say it caused a buzz but it sure unearthed some vile pictures of Harry behaving in a racist manner, surely for such an occasion, they could have found another speaker,? It sure does not sit well seeing so many pictures of how this guy behaved
Maybe he'll use this opportunity to personally apologise for his repeated racist behaviour. Marrying a mixed race girl doesn't make up for saying of chelsy Davy 'she isn't black or anything you know' as if he thought it would be a bad thing if she was!
Looking forward to it.
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Looking forward to this day, which I didn’t know existed until the other day
Yeah that’s what he does, he brings his light everywhere he goes, that’s how impactful he is. Such a wise choice KingHarry PrinceHarry DukeofSussex
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Nice that the Nelson Mandela Foundation invited PrinceHarry to speak for NelsonMandelaDay & hope he makes them proud. Great the day will highlight food insecurity this year which Archewell has been tackling ServiceisUniversal
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Prince Harry did it before, can't wait to hear him speak again. The racists are all riled up, even the ones that applauded Mandela's unjust incarceration are pretending today to care about him just because of their hate for profit for KingHarry They can't even hide anymore.
This news awakened the haters, the British media and all the racists who can't fathom why Prince Harry will thrive not minding their hate and vitrol. Hate never wins, the People's Prince King Harry will keep thriving, can't wait to hear his speech. Mandela suffered worse.
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The detractors are really in their feelings about it! Almost catatonic! It’s hilarious to watch because they keep trying to tell us that he is irrelevant, if true why do they care what he does with his time?
Looking forward to KingHarry's speech...
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Can't wait for his speech ❤️. From Kenya