The Duke of Sussex will be joined by
tennis champion, Serena Williams, for one of his first public appearances of
the year.
In his role as Chief Impact Officer for professional coaching and mental
health firm BetterUp, Prince Harry will join a conversation with the 23-time
Grand Slam winner and the firm’s CEO, Alexi Robichaux, on 3 February.
The trio will discuss “cultivating the power of mental fitness
through a bold commitment to Inner Work,” as part of the California-based
company’s virtual Inner Work Day.
The agenda adds: “From creating companies and
foundations designed to inspire others to achieve their best to tackling
challenges and finding success both in and outside of work, Serena, Prince
Harry and Alexi share their personal stories and unique perspectives.”
It was revealed in March 2021 that Harry had taken on the role at
BetterUp. In a Q&A with Fast Company last December, the Duke said:
“I’ve actually discovered recently, courtesy of a chat with [BetterUp
science board member] Adam Grant, that a lot of the job resignations you
mention aren’t all bad.
“In fact, it is a sign that with self-awareness comes the need for
change. Many people around the world have been stuck in jobs that didn’t bring
them joy, and now they’re putting their mental health and happiness first. This
is something to be celebrated.”
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Meghan and Serena pictured together in 2014
Serena has been friends with Harry’s wife, Meghan, for a long time, with the Duchess regularly cheering
on her BFF at tennis tournaments.
The tennis star and entrepreneur, 40, attended Meghan and Harry’s royal
wedding in Windsor in May 2018, along with her husband, Alexis Ohanian.
Serena was also among the A-listers at Meghan’s baby shower in New York in
February 2019.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex now reside in Montecito, Santa Barbara,
after stepping back from royal duties in March 2020.
