Meghan Markle and Prince Harry spend time apart in New York

Svar Nanan-Sen

By Svar Nanan-Sen


Published: 12/10/2025

- 10:35

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped out together on Thursday and Friday before their solo outings on Saturday

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made individual appearances across Manhattan following back-to-back joint appearances in New York City.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex appeared to have dinner apart last night as they were pictured leaving different restaurants on Saturday evening.


These solo appearances come a day after the couple dined with tennis icon Serena Williams at New York's Soho House.

The friendship between the Duchess of Sussex and Mrs Williams spans over a decade.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry made individual appearances across Manhattan following back-to-back joint appearances in New York City.

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Following their meeting, Williams offered glowing remarks about the Duchess, stating: "Meghan is a great person and I think the epitome of strength, the epitome of confidence, the epitome of just selflessness, and the epitome of everything is just her and everything that she's gone through."

The Sussexes' New York visit centred on their attendance at the Project Healthy Minds gala, where both received Humanitarian of the Year accolades.

On Friday evening, Meghan Markle took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes video from her and Prince Harry’s appearance at the World Mental Health Day Gala in New York City.

The footage captured a light-hearted moment between the couple backstage, with Meghan seen laughing whilst Harry reviewed documents beside a lamp.

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Observers noted some awkward interactions during their red carpet appearance.

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The Duchess of Sussex captioned the clip "Happy World Mental Health Day," she added a personal tribute: "...to the man who always keeps me laughing."

The social media post came less after the pair attended the Project Healthy Minds event.

At Thursday's gala, the couple were honoured as Humanitarians of the Year for their charitable work.

However, observers noted some awkward interactions during their red carpet appearance.

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These moments prompted speculation about tension between the pair, however, Meghan’s latest Instagram indicates they are on good terms.

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The Duke of Sussex appeared to rush his wife forward whilst they posed for photographers.

Additionally, Meghan found herself standing by herself when Harry moved away to engage in a conversation with another attendee.

These moments prompted speculation about tension between the pair, however, Meghan’s latest Instagram indicates they are on good terms.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle marked World Mental Health Day by participating in Project Healthy Minds' annual festival in New York City on Friday.

The couple's Archewell Foundation organised three panel discussions at the event, which gathered industry leaders to examine the future of mental health.