as Prince Harry gears up for his upcoming joint to the Big Apple the Royals upcoming speaking gig at the Clinton Global initiative annual meeting has the internet buzzing and not in a good way the event taking place from September 23rd to the 24th we see Harry rubbing shoulders with the likes of actor Matt Damon and celebrity chef Jose Andreas while the Clinton Foundation struggling to recapture its former glory some are questioning why Harry who's often perceived as more of a media magnet than a meaningful contributor is being spotlighted in such a significant setting the CGI a nonpartisan organization established by former President Bill Clinton promises a focus on what's working to tackle Global issues such as climate resilience Global Health Equity and humanitarian crises the foundation's dwindling profile in recent years raises the question did Matt Damon blow through their budget forcing them to settle for Prince Harry the Optics are hardly flattering Harry's Presence at the Summit is in many eyes nothing more than a glorified PR stunt Harry hasn't exactly been known for his problemsolving press with a track record of at best minor philanthropic gestures and at worst Relentless self-promotion Harry seems to be all Sizzle and no stake his ability to solve problems is as credible as his claims of being a global leader he's merely basking in the afterlove his Roy title his deceased mother's Legacy in a pension for whining about his lot in life Matt Damon a co-founder of water.org and water equity and Chef Jose Andreas who's made headlines with his world's Central Kitchen a seasoned campaigners in the realm of social change their inclusion in the CGI lineup suggests a serious approach to tackling Global issues Enter Prince hurry whose main contribution seems to be flying in on a private jet an irony not lost on those who see his environmental posturing as a f the Clinton foundation's recent history of quietude only adds fuel to the fire Harry's inclusion in the event is seen by many as a desperate bid for attention the foundation is well aware that Harry's controversial status will bring clicks and headlines even if it doesn't translate into meaningful engagement or donations the real question lingering in the air is whether Harry's participation is a calculated move to remind everyone that the foundation's still alive and kicking or just a play to get some publicity by association Harry's attempt to rival Williams Earth shop prize a well regarded initiative making tangible impacts in environmental Fields is laughable in comparison Earth shots made significant strides in a few short years while Harry's achievements am out to a series of complaints and media friendly sound bites it's like watching a high school student tried to compete with a noble laurat an exercise in futility that's more embarrassing than impressive and then there's the elephant in the room Bill Clinton's own dubious associations Harry's fans have been quick to criticize Prince Andrew's scandals yet here he is aligning himself with Clinton a figure not exactly renowned for squeaky clean ties the irony is palpable and it seems that Harry's selective outrage and high-profile associations are a bit too convenient to add another layer of absurdity Harry's name doesn't even appear on the official CGI list of participants for 2024 was this a last minute addition or another instance of his tendency to show up where he's not truly wanted or needed Megan never want to miss an opportunity for self-promotion is also expected to make a splash though her fashion choices might overshadow any substantive contributions