Prince Harry likes going to Africa as he feels more like himself in the continent "than anywhere else in the world." The prince was there last August to assist African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization, in relocating 500 elephants to another wildlife reserve.
Klara Glowczewska of Town&Country said they accompanied Harry in that trip for six days to observe what the prince will be doing and they also featured him on the cover of their February 2017 issue. Prince Harry was there for three weeks to actively participate in the relocation.
The relocation was done by the Conservation Solutions, which specializes in the capture and transport of large animals. Kester Vickery, the co-founder of the company, said that what they're doing is "the future of elephant conservation in Africa."
He adds that their company "can move thousands, even, from overcrowded areas to safe ones where their populations can continue to grow. It is better than culling."
Glowczewska said that while in Africa, Harry is just one of Vickery's crew, sleeping where they sleep and getting up when everyone else gets up at dawn. The prince said staying in the army for 10 years taught him how to sleep rough.
Harry met Peter Fearnhead the CEO and co-founder of the organization in 2015, during his annual trips to Africa and instantly fell in love with the organization. He said that African Parks get things done, "and they stick to principles."
He adds that he goes to Africa to surround himself with people working in conservation and to support them. Glowczewska adds that the trip last August was Harry's first time to see African Parks in action.
Harry has been fond of Africa, telling Glowczewska that he feels more like himself whenever he's on the continent. He adds that Africa gives him a sense of normality and relaxation, being with the people who are dedicated to conservation and no agendas or ulterior motives.
Helping elephants is not the only thing that Prince Harry does in Africa as he tries to use his royal role to make an impact. In a December report, ITV shared some of the things the prince talked about in the documentary about his charity work in Lesotho through the Sentebale, a charity he co-founded with Prince Seeiso of Lesotho.
The prince no longer fights against his royal role, as he now feels "fired up and energized to be lucky enough to be in a position to make a difference." Check out the "Prince Harry in Africa" documentary below.
In other news, Prince Harry's charity work has helped him develop a friendship with celebrities such as Rihanna. The two recently went to the Caribbean for the World AIDS Day, and some said it was like a scene from a romantic comedy.
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