Prince Harry set for awkward reunion with journalist after her scathing remark in memoir

Prince Harry could be set for an awkward face-off during today's panel in New York City.

By Lauren Welch, Royal Reporter based in London

Prince Harry is currently in New York City

Prince Harry is currently in New York City. (Image: GETTY)

Prince Harry could be set for an awkward reunion with journalist Katie Couric after a scathing remark about the Duke in her memoir.

Following his first appearance for the Diana Award, the Duke of Sussex is set for another panel talk on global issues in a session called Everything Everywhere All At Once at the Clinton Global Initiative's annual meeting today.

The royal will join former US president Bill Clinton and his daughter Chelsea, the World Health Organisation director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, and conservationist Dame Jane Goodall.

As reported by the Mirror, Katie Couric is also set to join the panel and she previously made a brutal comment about a past meeting with Harry.

In her 2021 memoir, she claimed that Harry stunk of cigarettes and alcohol, with it "oozing from every pore" when she interviewed him in 2012.

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The interview came as part of the late Queen's Diamond Jubilee, with the journalist's comment painting the royal in an unflattering light.

On Monday, Harry joined a summit in the Big Apple to discuss the global mental health crisis facing young people with winners of the Diana Award - which honours young people who work to improve the lives of others.

During his appearance, Harry warned the next generation’s future is in danger of being stolen if their advice is not listened to. The royal also called on governments to bring young people into decision-making policy to avert problems.

Harry also argued the term "mental health" should be replaced with "mental fitness" as this is something that "affects every one of us".

The 40-year-old has not been joined in New York City by his wife Meghan Markle - who has remained in California with their two young children. Meghan also skipped a benefit organised by Kevin Costner on Saturday, leaving Harry to attend on his own.

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