Prince Harry pleads with crowd during surprise appearance on stage: 'I'm here to talk about something'
Prince Harry has made a surprise appearance at a venture capital event in Los Angeles where he spoke about his role as a father.
The crowd at the Upfront Summit was initially surprised when the royal stepped out onto the stage, however he assured them that he was only there because he had something important to say.
"I'm here to talk about something that I believe will resonate with all of you as leaders, creators, builders and changemakers," he began.
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Prince Harry has spoken at a venture capital event about his role as a father. Getty Images for Invictus Games
"How do we invest in our shared future to solve the challenges we face today as a divided society?
"As a dad, this has me constantly looking for solutions. As a man who was born into a life of service, I recognise that with power and a platform comes responsibility.
"And these days, I am determined to find and invest in solutions."
He joked that his unique upbringing has afforded him a unique, unbiased perspective on politics.
"Hell, I've never even been allowed to vote!" he added.
The Duke shared that no matter where he's been in the world, his aim has always been to build a better world for the people that live in it, focusing on "protecting our collective mental health".
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He shared that his aim has always been to focus on protecting mental health. AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Harry continued to explain that his personal answer to his question of how to invest in the future is different now that he lives in the US.
"Because before I moved, so much of my life revolved around charity," he shared.
"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.
"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. I'm not one to be caught in the divide between left or right views, not cornered by a belief in blue or red."
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He added that he's been investing in companies that align with his values. Samir Hussein/WireImage
He shared that over the past few years he's been "quietly investing" in companies that align with his values, adding that in today's society when we're so reliant on technology it's easy to forget the "human aspect of it".
"I've seen first-hand how technology can bring people together, but more often how it can divide and harm them, especially our children," he explained.
"And if we aren't prioritising the safety of our children, what does that say about the very industry that is shaping our world?"
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