“£1billion handshakes”: Prince Harry in talks with Goldman Sachs
<p>Prince Harry is in talks to appear as a guest speaker for Goldman Sachs – a move that a PR guru said signals the Duke’s path towards financial independence.</p>
<p>The Duke of Sussex first held talks with the Goldman Sachs in November to discuss his possible appearance as a speaker for the investment firm’s interview series <em>Talks at GS</em>, according to the <em><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-au/money/personalfinance/prince-harry-in-talks-with-banking-giant-as-he-sets-sights-on-earning-millions/ar-BBZVEO5?li=AAgfOd8">Mirror</a></em>. Previous speakers have included stars such as David Beckham and Gwyneth Paltrow as well as business leaders such as Walt Disney Company chairman Bob Iger.</p>
<p>Harry will likely speak on two subjects: mental health and the needs of military veterans, a source told <em><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2020/02/12/goldman-sachs-is-lining-up-prince-harry-for-online-interview-series.html">CNBC</a></em>.</p>
<p>The prince will not be paid for his appearance, but a public relations expert said it could pave the way for the Sussexes to forge new sources of income.</p>
<p>“They’re going to earn fortunes, whether through speeches or ambassador work – these are £1 billion handshakes,” PR consultant expert Mark Borkowski told the <em>Mirror</em>.</p>
<p>The banking giant declined to comment on the report.</p>
<p>Goldman Sachs has previously been criticised for its role in the financial crisis of 2007-2008 and the 2010 European sovereign debt crisis among others. In 2016, the firm paid a US$5.06 billion settlement after it acknowledged it defrauded investors <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/goldman-sachs-pays-7b-for-role-in-global-financial-crisis-20160412-go4igz">during the lead-up to the US financial crisis</a>.</p>
<p>Earlier this month, Harry and wife Duchess Meghan <a href="https://pagesix.com/2020/02/07/prince-harry-and-meghan-markle-make-first-public-appearance-since-megxit/">reportedly appeared as keynote speakers</a> at a JPMorgan Chase event in Miami.</p>
