Archie Harrison had a very special visitor this summer!
“He’s very cute and very gentle,” Dr. Goodall told reporters on Tuesday.
Meghan Marklealso met Dr. Goodall during the visit, and the Duchess of Sussex revealed herself to be a big fan.
“She told me she’s followed me all her life. She told me, ‘You’ve been my idol since I was a child. I’ve hero worshipped you all my life,’ ” said Goodall.
Dr. Goodall was not surprised that Harry’s interest in conservation increased after becoming a parent.
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During Tuesday’s meeting with young members of the Roots and Shoots program from around the world, Goodall asked Harry if he remembered the “chimp greeting” from when they previously met. The royal put on his best animal impression, approaching her as if he was a male chimp and she was a nervous female chimp. He then patted her on the head, encouraging her to embrace him in a hug!
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Harry and Dr. Goodall have met on several occasions over the years, and at the meeting he praised the primatologist and anthropologist for both her work and compassion.
Prince Harry.
At the meeting, Harry then addressed attendees and heard presentations from representatives from Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. The Duke of Sussex then met with young people in the program and learned about the issues affecting them before posing for a group photo.
Prince Harry and Dr. Jane Goodall.Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP/Shutterstock
As President of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust and Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, Prince Harry has met with young people from around the world to learn about the daily problems they face. He is also committed to advancing conservation efforts around the world — something close to the hearts of dadPrince Charlesand brotherPrince Williamas well.
In addition to his work with the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy initiative, Harry has also focused his conservation work in Africa, where he is the president of African Parks and patron of the Rhino Conservation Botswana.
source: people.com
