Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to step out in New York City on Thursday to attend the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala. The couple, will also be presented with the ‘Humanitarians of the Year‘ award during their rare joint appearance.
Speaking ahead of this week’s Gala, the couple declared in a statement that, “Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of [their] lives.” They also added: “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.”
Meghan and Harry’s project, Parents’ Network, was also introduced at the Project Healthy Minds festival in 2023.
Following their appearance at the Gala, the couple will also be present at the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival on October 10.
The Archewell Foundation will be involved, with both Meghan and Harry included as speakers at the event.
The Lost Screen Memorial, which was first unveiled in April 2025, is a powerful installation is a memorial for children who have lost their lives as a result of the harm they suffered on social media.
Taking to Instagram just hours after it was revealed, Meghan wrote: “An important and emotional evening last night in NY as we unveiled #NoChildLostToSocialMedia with parents and families who have lost their children to online harms.
“My husband and I have worked with many of these families for the last several years, and through The Archewell Foundation and our program The Parents’ Network, we support them in their grief and stand with them in their call for action.
No matter how divided the world may be, we can all agree that we want our children to be safe from harm. That is a universal truth…”