Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made separate appearances in New York City just a few days following a series of uncomfortable moments on the red carpet, where they were recognized as ‘Humanitarians of the Year.’
The Duke of Sussex was seen dressed in a suit while getting into a car to enjoy the pleasant fall evening in Manhattan on Saturday. Meanwhile, Meghan donned sunglasses and a scarf with a long coat as she exited her vehicle and was later observed leaving a restaurant after having dinner with a friend.
Harry and Meghan headed in different directions a day after having lunch with tennis icon Serena Williams at New York’s Soho House. Meghan and Serena’s friendship dates back to 2010 when they first met at a Super Bowl party.
Serena Williams later commented, ‘Meghan is an amazing person, representing strength, confidence, selflessness, and everything she’s endured is a testament to her character.’
The Duke of Sussex and his wife were in town to attend the the Project Healthy Minds gala where they were given the honors.
During the Thursday night red carpet event, there was a moment where Harry seemed eager to move on, taking Meghan’s hand and starting to leave after posing for photographs, while Meghan appeared to take her time.
Royal watchers claimed the Duke of Sussex may even have gently whispered to Meghan to ‘come on now’ as she paused.
The prince was decked out in a suit as he entered a car to enjoy the comfortable fall night in Manhattan on Saturday
Meghan Markle was seen exiting a restaurant after sharing a quiet dinner with a friend on Saturday night
Prince Harry shuffles away as Meghan pauses for one more photo in New York last night
And in another video taken backstage at the gala, the Duke of Sussex is grabbed by a member of the team, who asks him a question.
Meghan was left standing awkwardly, alone, waiting for him to arrive with some critics claiming she briefly ‘glowered’ before smiling.
But another wrote: ‘She seems to be making a real effort to look demure, not overshadow him the whole red carpet’.
As Meghan accepted the award, she was acknowledged as ‘a mother, wife, entrepreneur, and philanthropist.’ Harry was recognized for his mental health advocacy and his contentious 2021 memoir, “Spare,” among his notable contributions.
Project Healthy Minds’ ‘Humanitarians of the Year’ award has only been won once before, last year. Jeff Yabuki and his wife Gail got the gong for their commitment to mental health work after Jeff’s brother took his own life in 2017.
CEO and founder of Project Healthy Minds, Phillip Schermer, told the audience the Sussexes’, ‘leadership and generosity…had made a profound difference in the lives of so many’.
Meghan was casually sporting shades when she was seen earlier on Saturday
The Duchess of Sussex also gave a sideways smile during a tactile display by the couple
Meghan was left waiting when Harry spoke to someone by the red carpet
The Duchess of Sussex used her acceptance speech to voice fears about Archie and Lilibet growing up in a digital age – hours after the Princess of Wales visited a children’s charity and warned that excessive screen time can harm family life.
The competing events, 3,500 miles apart, could stir up trouble and pour cold water on hopes of peace talks between the warring Windsors.
The Daily Mail revealed that a friend of the Sussexes has predicted: ‘Meghan will return to Britain before the year is out’ and could come bearing ‘humble pie’.
The couple are apparently planning their reconciliation with the royal family in a secret plot dubbed: ‘Project Thaw’. There have been claims that William could even meet Harry – but he is not willing to do so with Meghan present.
This morning a video showing the future king breaking down in tears also emerged. William couldn’t hide his anguish as he discussed the devastating impact of suicide with a mother whose husband took his own life just five days after their one-year-old son died.
Their appearance in New York came after King Charles and Prince William put on a united front in London.
The King and his eldest son were together at the Natural History Museum in London last night for a rare joint public engagement, brought together by their shared passion for the environment. A video showed them warming greeting each other with William warmly putting his hand on Charles’ shoulder.
Meghan traveled to Paris alone for Fashion Week earlier this month, and was slammed for an ‘insensitive’ video of her putting her feet up in a limousine close to the tunnel where Princess Diana died.
The footage, which appears to be filmed from the duchess’s point of view, showed her putting her feet up inside the car as it passed bridges including the Pont Alexandre III and the Pont des Invalides.
