I love it when the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are honored with awards for their work! It’s even better when there’s some kind of event or gala to honor them. Well, get ready, because Harry and Meghan are headed to New York in two weeks! On October 9th, they will attend Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala. Project Healthy Minds is awarding the Sussexes with the Humanitarians of the Year Award.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are heading to New York City to accept a special recognition for their mental health advocacy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will accept Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year Award at the nonprofit’s World Mental Health Day Gala on Thursday, Oct. 9, in N.Y.C., PEOPLE exclusively reveals.
Prince Harry, 40, and Meghan, 44, will receive the award for their work to make the online world a safer place for families and young people, in addition to their strides to advance mental wellbeing globally. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex established The Archewell Foundation in 2020 on a mission to “show up, do good” and launched The Parent’s Network, an initiative to support families impacted by the effects of online harm, at the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival in 2023.
In a statement, Harry and Meghan said, “Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives. As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them. We’re proud to be long-time partners of Project Healthy Minds as we work together to shine a light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time.”
The World Mental Health Day Gala isn’t the only stop on the New York schedule for the California couple, as Harry and Meghan will also attend Project Healthy Minds’ fourth annual World Mental Health Day Festival on Friday, Oct. 10. There, the couple’s charitable Archewell Foundation is teaming up with Project Healthy Minds to co-produce a series of conversations with change makers making a difference in the mental health sector.
I’d love it if the Sussexes had more New York events on their schedule, but maybe they do and they’re just not announcing anything. They tend to be even more close-hold in and around New York, especially after the extremely dangerous “incident” in May 2023 with all of those “paparazzi” chasing them. Anyway, one of the best things about Harry and Meghan receiving an award is how angry it will make Prince William. Plates are being smashed in Balmoral as we speak!
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- New York, NY – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen exiting their hotel in New York City, drawing attention as they made their way to their next engagement in the city. Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 23 APRIL 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: Yes / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- New York, NY – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen exiting their hotel in New York City, drawing attention as they made their way to their next engagement in the city. Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 23 APRIL 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: Yes / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- New York, NY – Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were seen exiting their hotel in New York City, drawing attention as they made their way to their next engagement in the city. Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 23 APRIL 2025 BYLINE MUST READ: Yes / BACKGRID USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Santa Barbara, CA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attended Kevin Costner’s annual ‘Rock for First Responders’ One805 Live! event, joining stars to honor first responders. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex brought their support to this meaningful Montecito gathering, filled with live music and heartfelt tributes. Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Los Angeles, CA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle present awards on stage with a dog and First Responders at Kevin Costner’s annual ‘Rock for First Responders’ One805 Live! Event Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Los Angeles, CA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle present awards on stage with a dog and First Responders at Kevin Costner’s annual ‘Rock for First Responders’ One805 Live! Event Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Los Angeles, CA Prince Harry and Meghan Markle present awards on stage with a dog and First Responders at Kevin Costner’s annual ‘Rock for First Responders’ One805 Live! Event Pictured: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- Santa Barbara, CA Prince Harry and wife Meghan appear together at the One805 Live! event at Kevin Costner’s Santa Barbara polo field to honor first responders. The couple arrived together at around 5pm (Sept 20). They greeted well wishers in the backstage area and went to a VIP section. Meghan appeared briefly onstage with Harry as he gave an award to a first responder called Sam Dudley who helps colleagues with their mental health issues via a ‘Peer Support’ scheme. Meghan left the stage after Harry said to her ‘Oh hi hi hi’ and said nothing. She was criticized when she appeared at the same event two years ago for taking the spotlight away from those being paid tribute. Harry also made friends with and kissed the Sam’s dog, Rhonda. There was no sign of Kevin Costner himself at the event. Also spotted in the crowd were Rob Lowe, Oprah Winfrey and Maria Shriver. Pictured: Prince Harry BACKGRID USA 20 SEPTEMBER 2025 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients – Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
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- 2022 Ripple Of Hope Awards Featuring: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Where: New York, New York, United States When: 06 Dec 2022 Credit: Janet Mayer/startraksphoto.com/Cover Images
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- Time100 Summit at the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Featuring: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: New York City, New York, United States When: 23 Apr 2025 Credit: Roger Wong/INSTARimages
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- Time100 Summit at the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Featuring: Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex Where: New York City, New York, United States When: 23 Apr 2025 Credit: Roger Wong/INSTARimages
Peggs has to find someone to give him award and fast. Or maybe keen can release the autumn video.
The Waleses will have to rustle up some engagements the day of the award, too.
William probably appreciates that he has over two weeks to plan an event to “steal” Harry’s spotlight lmao. (he’s welcome to try….)
William has plenty of awards that were given him by Grandma and Daddy.
According to the press and royalists, royals don’t receive awards they give them.
Very proud of the work the Sussexes do re online safety for minors. Their owning of their mental health struggles along with championing mental health initiatives is laudatory. Looking forward to seeing them accept this well deserved award.
I love this for them! Well done, and it’s so good you’re getting recognition.
I hope the reasons for the award are disseminated widely, including the UK. Maybe then the “Harry’s bored, hates his life, and is just surfing in Montecito” crowd will finally sit down.
💯%!!!! Well deserved!
Congratulations to harry and Meghan
Congratulations Harry and Meg. Truly a well deserved honor!! Somewhere on salt isle the sound of an unhinged lazy Prince can be heard screaming “ Mental health awards are mine Harold!!!”
Peggy is still rage briefing over Prince Harry having tea 🫖 with Chuck lol the man better prepare himself or he’s going to have a stroke before Halloween 👻. Well deserved honor for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex 👏🏼🏆.
Congrats to Harry and Meghan. The really embody their motto of “Show up, do good.”
What do these so called journalists for a living? They don’t even get his age right. Harry got 41 two weeks ago.
The gutter press and William will be really stressed out.
I commented above about how great it is that they’re getting recognition.
It’s also interesting that they’re giving People an exclusive on this. Has their new PR team started systematically courting the US press? A coherent press strategy would be a great thing.
I think they sometimes work with People. Meghan did that cover story right before WLM and Harry did one for Spare. It’s just usually when they’re promoting something but also they sometimes do respond through their comms team. Even though I still side-eye People for a lot of things.
Congrats to the Sussexes. It’s important work and it will be exciting to see them in the wild. Gala sounds fancy so of course I’m looking forward to the fashion.
Well deserved. Online toxicity is part of the problem we are seeing with young white males who commit mass murder. We need to make the internet a healthier place for ourselves and our young people. Congratulations Harry and Meghan!!
Good for Harry and Meghan. I’d be surprised if they don’t have other activities in NY but we’ll have to wait and see.
Cushions. Willy only throws cushions. But for sure the feathers are flying today! 😹
Harry and Meghan missed the gala last time so I am really happy we will see them being their gorgeous selves.