The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrived at a ceremony in New York where they are to be honored for their humanitarian work.
The couple was named Humanitarian of the Year at the Project Health Minds Gala in upscale Tribeca.
Prince Harry The nonprofit is described on its website as a “humanitarian advocate, mental health advocate, environmentalist, and combat veteran.”
It also mentions his autobiography Spare, which was the fastest-selling non-fiction book of all time, as one of his significant achievements.
Duke gossip memoirs contained allegations against the royal house that deepened the rift between him and his family.
He stepped away from royal life in 2020 and moved to California with the Duchess of Sussex. The couple now run a charitable foundation and have entered into a number of business deals, including with Netflix and Spotify.
Duchess of Sussexwho has her own lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, is described on the Project Health Minds website as a “mother, wife, entrepreneur and philanthropist” whose “lifelong advocacy for the rights of women and girls remains a constant thread she weaves in both humanitarian and business endeavors.”
The ceremony will be hosted by Carson Daly, Emmy Award-winning host of Today, and the theme of the evening will be “celebratory cocktails.”
The Duke and Duchess arrived in semi-formal attire, both opting for black suits.
Duke and Duchess say mental health is 'one of the most pressing issues of our time' – Reuters
In a joint statement, the couple said: “Working with families and young people to prioritize online safety has been one of the most meaningful jobs of our lives.
“As parents, we were moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them.
“We are proud to be long-time partners with Project Healthy Minds as we work together to shed light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time.”
They arrived in New York earlier this week for a three-day visit that coincides with World Mental Health Day on Friday.
On Wednesday evening, Prince Harry spoke at a panel discussion for men's health organization Movember.
Prince Harry speaks at Movember panel on Wednesday night – PA
He said he became more involved in mental health work after interacting with veterans after serving in the military.
“I’ve talked to a lot of veterans, and sitting with them, I realized that silence kills people,” he said.
“We have come a long way in eradicating stigma around the world. Access to therapy remains a major challenge.”
This happened after the government in Africa sever ties with the Duke's charity on charges of financial fraud.
Chad's environment minister on Wednesday accused African Parks, which counts Prince Harry as one of its board members, of “disrespect” and said the company had failed in its mission to protect Chad's wildlife.
The charity, of which the Duke was also president for six years, supports more than 20 protected national parks and reserves in 13 countries.
Its backers include billionaire investors Warren Buffett and Bill Ackman, as well as the EU, WWF and the People's Postcode Lottery.
There is no suggestion that Prince Harry has been accused of any wrongdoing.
In a statement, African Parks said it had “initiated discussions with the ministry to understand the government's position and explore the best possible path forward to support the continued protection of these critical conservation landscapes.”
