Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take different approaches with messages at rehab centre for addicts

Dorothy Reddin

By Dorothy Reddin


Published: 26/02/2026

- 10:19

Earlier today, the Sussexes visited the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have left messages of support at a rehab centre for addicts, but the couple took slightly different approaches.

The National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts (NCRA) is a 40-bed facility which opened in 2001 under the Ministry of Health.


Mental health support forms a central theme of their trip, hence why the couple visited the facility.

The centre provides short-term residential care, outpatient treatment, medical withdrawal services and psychological counselling.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle take different approaches with messages at rehab centre for addicts

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During the visit, Harry wrote in plain handwriting on a yellow Post-it note: "It's ok to not be ok. Trust each other. Congratulations on your recovery. Now share your courage and experience."

Meanwhile, Meghan took a different approach by writing in a calligraphy-style on an orange Post-it note.

The mother-of-two said: "Congratulations on your dedication to your care. Wishing you continued healing and happiness."

Earlier today, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen, where they connected via video link with staff operating in Gaza.

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Meghan Markle pictured writing her message

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Prince Harry and Meghan learned about the enormous challenge facing the humanitarian organisation, which is working to provide meals for approximately one million Palestinians.

The charity, established by chef Jose Andres to deliver food during crises, operates six field kitchens across Gaza that prepare hot meals daily for roughly 60 per cent of the territory's population.

Distribution manager Shadi Raed showed the couple footage of massive cooking pots and warehouse facilities during their call.

Wadhah Hubaishi, the organisation's response director for the Middle East and North Africa, outlined the severe supply constraints hampering their efforts.

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Meghan Markle pictured at the National Centre for Rehabilitation of Addicts

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"We need 20 trucks (of supplies) every day from Egypt; not enough trucks are coming in, that really affects us more than any other actor," he told the royal couple.

Mr Hubaishi explained that Thursday's meal would consist of okra and rice, describing it as among the most popular dishes served to Gazans.

"This is one of our most delicious meals for the Gaza people. Within two hours, we will start distributing the food," he said.

The response director illustrated the desperate food situation by recounting a poignant anecdote about a young child's unfamiliarity with basic produce.

"A three-year-old ate a banana and asked his father, 'Can I eat the peel?'" Mr Hubaishi told Harry and Meghan.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle pictured at the regional headquarters of World Central Kitchen

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Prolonged shortages have left an entire generation of Gazan children without knowledge of common foods.

Mr Hubaishi emphasised that the organisation operates under a philosophy of "food with smiles", with meals prepared and distributed by Palestinians for their fellow citizens.

Through its network of community kitchens, bakeries and local partners, World Central Kitchen enables nearly half of Gaza's population to receive food.

The Sussexes are visiting Jordan at the invitation of Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO's director-general, to gain insight into humanitarian efforts supporting Syrians and Palestinians who have found refuge in the country over many years.

Their final day will include meetings with female leaders at the Jordanian Hashemite Fund for Human Development and a tour of the King Hussein Cancer Centre.