KEY POINTS

  • Prince Harry and Meghan Markle detailed their foundation's mission on the Archewell website
  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex paid tribute to their mothers, Princess Diana and Doria Ragland, respectively
  • The couple also recently released a special episode of their “Archewell Audio” podcast on Spotify

Referring to himself as his “mother’s son,” Prince Harry talked about believing in the “best of humanity” and unleashing the “power of compassion” on the website of his wife Meghan Markle’s non-profit organization Archewell.

In “A Letter for 2021” on Archewell’s homepage, the couple wrote a heartfelt message that delved into the vision they have for their foundation. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex went into detail about their mission and goals on their website.

“I am my mother’s son. And I am our son’s mother. Together we bring you Archewell,” wrote Prince Harry and Markle.

The charity's manifesto was set against a picture of young Prince Harry seated on the shoulders of his mom, Princess Diana, and a snap of a young Duchess Meghan with her mother, Doria Ragland.

“We believe in the best of humanity. Because we have seen the best of humanity. We have experienced compassion and kindness. From our mothers and strangers alike,” they continued.

Talking about how one can choose to heal and connect, the couple wrote that through its non-profit work and creative activations, the Archewell foundation aims to drive systemic cultural change across communities.

Among the five organizations that Archewell has partnered with is the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University.

Chef José Andrés’ World Central Kitchen is another NGO that Prince Harry and Markle plan to support. WCK intends to build four community relief centers in all regions affected by hunger.

The Archewell website's launch came with the release of a special episode of the royal couple’s upcoming “Archewell Audio” podcast on Spotify Tuesday. It featured a surprise cameo from their 17-month-old son, Archie Harrison, and had the likes of Stacey Abrams, Deepak Chopra, Elton John, James Corden, Brené Brown and Tyler Perry coming in and sharing their anecdotes and aspirations.

Markle and Prince Harry bringing their son Archie on their podcast received mixed reactions from netizens.

Several Twitter users claimed the couple was being hypocritical by asking for privacy but not having any problem showcasing their son to the world through their latest project. However, others appeared to be thrilled over the move and showered the duke and duchess with love and support.

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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 11: Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attend a service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey on November 11, 2018 in London, England. The Armistice ending the First World War between the Allies and Germany was signed at Compiègne, France on eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month - 11am on the 11th November 1918. This day is commemorated as Remembrance Day with special attention being paid for this year's centenary. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images