Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Enjoy Rare 'Date Night' in N.Y.C.: 'We Don't Get Out Much'

Mar. 15, 2025

Tuesday was date night forMeghan Markleand Prince Harry in New York City!

At the Robert F. Kennedy Ripple of Hope Award Gala, where the couple was honored, Harry, 38, said he and his wife were enjoying a rare evening out, minus their two children.

“I actually thought we were just going on a date night, so I find it quite weird that we’re sharing the room with 1,500 people,” joked Harry while speaking on stage with Meghan, 41, andKerry Kennedy.

He continued, “We don’t get out much ‘cause our kids are so small and young, so this is completely unexpected. It’s nice toshare date night with all of you— thank you for coming!”

While 3½-year-oldArchie Harrisonand 18-month-oldLilibet Dianawere at home in California, Meghan and Harry picked up the Ripple of Hope Award for their work in racial justice, mental health and other social-impact actions through theirArchewellfoundation.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Mike Coppola/Getty

The couple’s return to the Big Apple comes months after theyappeared at the United Nations, when Harry gave a special address in honor of Nelson Mandela Day in July.

In September 2021, Harry and Meghan spent several days in the city,visiting One World Observatory at the World Trade Centerwith former MayorBill de Blasio, his wife Chirlane McCray, their son Dante de Blasio and Gov.Kathy Hochul.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Kevin Mazur/Getty

During the trip, they also met with U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield,and Meghan readher children’s bookThe Benchto second-grade students at P.S. 123 Mahalia Jackson School in Harlem.

Additionally, the pairappeared on stage at Global Citizen Livein Central Park, where they spoke up about the world’s need forCOVID-19vaccine equity.

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Kennedy, 63, previously told Spanish news outlet El Confidencial’sVanitatismagazine that Harry and Meghan exemplified the “moral courage” against injustice that Kennedy’s father famously called for in his iconic Ripple of Hope speech at the University of Cape Town in South Africa over 50 years ago, when apartheid reigned.

Fellow 2022 laureates were Siris co-founder Frank Baker, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan and Invenergy CEO Michael Polsky.

The ceremony also posthumously recognized NBA legend and civil-rights activistBill Russell.

source: people.com