THE Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been named Humanitarians of the Year at a glitzy awards bash.
Harry, 41, and Meghan, 44, jetted to New York to accept the gong, which recognised their efforts in mental health advocacy, yesterday.
The Sussexes appeared arm-in-arm as they were announced Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year at the glam awards.
They were awarded the accolade for their work in building a safer digital world for families and young people.
The pair were also praised for their extensive global mental health work during the World Mental Health Day Gala at Spring Studios.
Speaking onstage at the bash, Meg spoke of their children, Archie, six and Lillibet, four, before warning of the dangers of social media.
She said: “Our children, Archie and Lili, are just six and four years old.
“Luckily still too young for social media, but we know that day is coming.
“Like so many parents, we think constantly about how to embrace technology’s benefits, while safeguarding against its dangers.
“That hopeful intention of separation is rapidly becoming impossible.”
Harry added: “This is a pivotal moment in our collective mission to protect children and support families in a digital age.”
Meanwhile, Harry’s father, King Charles, 76, joined Prince William, 43, as the pair made a rare joint appearance in London.
They stood side-by-side as they hosted “Countdown to COP30” at a planet-saving gala at the Natural History Museum last night.
The King and Prince of Wales were all smiles as they arrived at the London museum.
It comes ahead of the COP30 summit set to be held in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil next month.
Alongside Meghan, Prince Harry co-founded The Archewell Foundation in 2020 with a mission to “show up, do good”.
Through the foundation, they established The Parent’s Network in 2023.
It provides a support network for parents and families who have been impacted by “social media harms”.
That year, Harry and Meghan said their two children were the inspiration behind their charity work.
They will also attend the Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Festival tomorrow.
It is the same festival where the pair previously launched The Parent’s Network.
Ahead of the gala, The Sussexes released a statement praising their collaboration as “some of the most meaningful work” of their lives.
It read: “Working with families and young people to prioritise safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives.
“As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honoured to support them.
“We’re proud to be long-time partners as we work together to shine a light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time.”
It comes after Meghan made a surprise appearance at a Balenciaga showduring Paris Fashion Week.
The Duchess jetted away from her Montecito haven without Harry to support a friend during her solo trip to Europe last week.
Earlier this week, an African country cut ties with a “disrespectful” charity associated with the Duke.
Harry is a board member for African Parks and was the former president of the organisation.
But Chad announced it had axed a mandate held by a conservation group associated with Harry to manage its wildlife reserves.
They alleged the charity was not active enough in trying to stop poaching, as reported by The Times.
It marks the termination of a 15-year partnership between the charity and government.
Earlier this year, the charity admitted guards at one of the national parks had violated human rights of indigenous people.
It is the latest setback to hit the Duke, after he sensationally walked away from his charity Sentebale in August.
His move came after a damning report accused him of “harming” its reputation.
The Duke of Sussex was slammed by a watchdog for letting a bullying row damage his African youth charity.
But he continues to work tirelessly for his Invictus Games Foundation, and the UK charity WellChild.
The Duke also continues to work with Halo Trust, more than 28 years after his mother did the same.
