Prince Harry and Meghan Markle enjoy a rare public outing in New York City

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle They’re all beloved in the Big Apple for supporting a good cause.

Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, made a joint appearance at a World Mental Health Day gala organized by Project Healthy Mind on Thursday, October 9, in New York City.

The couple looked chic and chic in matching black ensembles as they stepped out in Manhattan. Meghan wore a black jacket and pants with a gold necklace and pulled her hair back into a ponytail for the outing. Meanwhile, Harry wore a black suit with a simple printed tie.

The couple was all smiles as they sat on the red carpet of the event. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were pictured holding hands and posing for the cameras before being honored with the Humanitarian of the Year award.

“Working with families and young people to prioritize online safety has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives,” Harry and Meghan said in a joint statement last month about the prestigious honour. “As parents, we are moved to action by the power of their stories and we are honored to support them.”

They concluded, “We are proud to be long-time partners of Project Healthy Minds as we work together to highlight what remains one of the most important The most pressing issues Of our time.”

Harry and Meghan, who share 6-year-old Prince Archie and 4-year-old Princess Lilibet, will also attend Project Healthy Minds’ annual World Mental Health Day festival on Friday, October 10. The couple’s Archewell Foundation also co-produced a series of discussions at the event highlighting changemakers working in the mental health community.

Archewell’s Lost Screen Memorial, a digital installation remembering children who have died as a result of social media bullying, trolling, sextortion and more, will also be on display throughout the festival.

Harry and Meghan have focused on their various advocacy efforts since stepping down from their duties as senior members of the royal family in 2020. Based on their decision, the couple decided It was transported from England to California With their children.

Stepping down also caused a rift between Harry and his father. King Charles III. Harry reunited with Charles (76 years old) for the first time in two years last September.

Source: “The meeting began with a handwritten letter from Harry earlier this year to Charles expressing his desire to reconnect.” He said exclusively Us Weekly In September, referring to a father-son meeting at Clarence House in London. “They weren’t sure it was going to happen until just last week.”

According to the insider, the meeting was “very positive and very comforting” for both Harry and his father.

Harry traveled to London alone, where he attended the annual WellChild Awards. Meghan stayed at her home in Montecito, California, at the time, and later took a solo trip across the pond herself Attend Paris Fashion Week.

The As Ever founder’s appearance on the Saturday, October 3 show was in support of Pierpaolo PiccioliBalenciaga’s first collection.

A representative for Meghan said in a statement: “Over the years, the Duchess has worn a number of Pierpaolo designs. They have worked closely together and collaborated on the design for key moments on the world stage.” “She has long admired his craftsmanship and modern elegance, and tonight was no different. This evening reflects the culmination of many years of artistry and friendship, reflected in her support of his new creative chapter at Balenciaga.”

Megan, who was They wear sophisticated clothes Dressed in a white suit with a matching cape for the occasion, she later celebrated the runway show via Instagram.

“About last night. Thank you @pppiccioli and @balenciaga,” she wrote via Twitter. Instagram On Sunday, October 5th 🇫🇷 – Thanks for the love ❤️“.