Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are one booked and busy couple! Over a month after their first joint visit to New York City in late September, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently spent a some days in NYC, attending a few major events and dazzling on one of their first red carpets in quite a long time. The trip was very work-focused for the couple, with each spending time discussing their advocacy efforts and using their platforms to highlight critical issues. So, let’s dive into what the pair got up to in the Big Apple.
Prince Harry attended a RE:WIRE virtual summit discussing the issue of misinformation. The conversation was very personal for the Duke of Sussex, who witnessed the pain his mother endured at the hands of pervasive media outlets. He also discussed his fears that what his mother went through would also befall his wife.
Meghan, meanwhile, was holding her own at the NYT Dealbook Summit. She talked about her recent endeavor to back parental leave in the United States. The Duchess of Sussex even echoed Princess Diana’s sentiments about her advocacy work, seeing it more as humanitarian than political.
Finally, Meghan and Harry got the chance to get really dressed up for an evening at the Salute to Freedom Gala at the Intrepid Museum in NYC. The couple dazzled with their red carpet looks, and Meghan truly stole the show in a red Caroline Herrera gown. It was a busy few days for the couple, and you can take a look at some of the highlights with this slideshow of photos!
Prince Harry Joins the RE:WIRED Conference
Prince Harry kicked off his time in New York City by attending the RE:WIRED virtual conference. During his conversations with Stanford’s Renee DiResta and activist Rashad Robinson, the Duke of Sussex talked online misinformation and more.
Prince Harry Speaks During the RE:WIRED Conference
Prince Harry’s passion for the subjects he was discussing was clearly personal. “I learned from a very early age that the incentives of publishing are not necessarily aligned with the incentives of truth,” the Duke of Sussex shared, recalling the experience his mother endured when he was just a boy.
Prince Harry Talks His Mother, Princess Diana, & Wife, Meghan Markle, During The RE:WIRED Conference
The Duke of Sussex also got candid about his fears that the fate his mother was dealt would fall on his wife, Meghan Markle. “I lost my mother to this self-manufactured rabidness, and obviously I’m determined not to lose the mother to my children to the same thing.”
Harry also called out the use of the term ‘Megxit,” saying the epithet “was or is a misogynistic term that was created by a troll, amplified by world correspondents, and it grew and grew and grew onto mainstream media. But it began with a troll.”
Meghan Markle Joins Andrew Ross Sorkin & Melody Hobson
While her husband was chatting with leaders during the RE:WIRED conference, Meghan Markle was busy at NYT’s DealBook Summit, speaking with Andrew Ross Sorkin and Meoldy Hobson. The trio engaged in a variety of topics.
Meghan Markle Talks Parental Leave in the United States
One such conversation the Duchess of Sussex dove into was her advocacy of parental leave. Meghan has been cold calling U.S. Senators, urging them to consider the issue for their constituents as well as the benefits of paid leave for new parents.
Meghan Markle Pays Tribute To Princess Diana
Along with her jewelry — some of which belonged to her late mother-in-law — Meghan found another way to pay tribute to Princess Diana by echoing a sentiment the Princess of Wales valued during her lifetime.
“There’s certainly a precedent amongst my husband’s family, and the royal family of not having any involvement in politics. But I think this is, I mean, paid leave, from my standpoint is just a humanitarian issue.”
The explanation to her support and advocacy for paid parental leave sounded very similar to what Princess Diana said in 1997, during her work advocating for the removal of landmines in Angola. “I’m not a political figure; I am a humanitarian figure and always have been and always will be,” Diana said.
Meghan Markle Talks Ambitious Women
During her NYT Dealbook summit conversation, Meghan also got candid on the value of ambitious women, and inspiring women to set and reach goals.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Chat With Fellow Guests at the Salute to Freedom Gala
After their day-time engagements, it was time for Meghan and Harry to enjoy a bit of glitz and glam at the Salute to Freedom Gala. Upon arrival, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were quick to chat with fellow guests about the evening’s festivities.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Arrive at the Salute to Freedom Gala
It was hard not to stop and stare as soon as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle arrived to the Salute to Freedom Gala. The two looked absolutely gorgeous, with Harry in his tux and Meghan wearing a Carolina Herrera red gown.
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Dazzle on the Red Carpet
Along with her designer gown, Meghan also wore pieces of jewelry belonging to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. Among the pieces were Princess Diana’s yellow gold butterfly pavé earrings. Prince Harry reportedly gifted them to Meghan around the time of her first pregnancy and she wore them for the official start of the Australian royal tour in 2018.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s First Major Red Carpet Event
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were absolutely beaming during the event, the couple’s first red carpet in the United States.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry’s NYC Date Night
The couple’s night on the town also marked another fun date night for the couple, who looked as in love as ever.
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