Prince Harry pursues Princess Diana's legacy with Elton John at AIDS conference in Amsterdam

Making the pride of his mother

Prince Harry rose early Tuesday morning for the second day of the AIDS conference in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

The 33 year old Duke of Sussex addressed the event, praising the work of his long-time friend, Sir Elton John, who previously worked with Harry's late mother, Princess Diana, to shed light on AIDS awareness and prevention.

"I am honored to share the stage with someone who has always put people at the center of his work – Sir Elton John," he said in his speech. "For more than one A quarter century ago, Elton worked tirelessly to fund research and services in communities around the world. And today, he has come to Amsterdam to announce his latest effort – a $ 1 billion global partnership to break the cycle of HIV transmission among men, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. "

Harry then kissed Elton while he was on stage.This is not the first time that Harry is lending his voice to AIDS awareness. In 2016, he spoke at another AIDS conference in South Africa, specifically calling Diana's work on the ground.

"When my mother was holding the hand of a man dying of AIDS in a hospital in east London, no one would have imagined that a quarter of a century later he There would be a treatment that would allow HIV-positive people to live fully, Harry has also been publicly tested for HIV repeatedly to help end the stigma surrounding the disease.

This week's lectures mark a solo appearance now rare for Harry, who has spent most of his time with his new wife, Meghan Markle.

Tuesday's event also occurs a few months after Elton played at the wedding reception from Harry and Meghan in Windsor, England Before the reception, a source told ET that the 71-year-old singer had planned to pay homage to the groom's mother, and approved his 36-year-old wife.

" Elton fully approves Meghan e They feel like they are a perfect couple and very in love, "said the source. "Elton thinks Diana would be proud and would like Meghan."

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