Meghan Markle's supportive message for 'brave' Prince Harry as he arrives in New York


The Duchess of Sussex, 45, did not join her husband at the annual WellChild Awards earlier this week, but made sure to leave him a very sweet message


Meghan Markle looking to the side© Samir Hussein/WireImage
Eleanor Dye
Eleanor DyeOnline Royal Correspondent
53 minutes ago

Meghan Markle has sent a supportive message to Prince Harry in the middle of a very busy week. 

The Duke of Sussex, 42, attended the WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on Monday night, before jetting out on a solo trip to New York for the Clinton Global Initiative. 

Meghan, who was revealed not to be attending the awards at the last minute, was spotted out at a Cotswolds pub with Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi. 

But she showed she was still there to support her husband, and shared a sweet tribute to him on her Instagram story, saying "you are loved" and "you are brave". 

Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, sit together at a sports event, smiling.© Getty Images
Meghan left a thoughtful message for her husband

It also demonstrated her ongoing support for the charity, of which Harry has been the patron for 18 years, working to support seriously ill children.  

The mother of Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet shared a compilation video from the WildChild event, showing Harry speaking to the winners and giving his speech. 

Notably, she added the song "I Believe" by Sam Garrett, which included the lyrics: "I’m a lover, I was born this way, I’m a warrior, and I will make a change. You are loved, yeah, and you are brave."

Meghan Markle left Prince Harry a supportive message after the WellChild Awards© Instagram / @meghan
Meghan left Prince Harry a supportive message after the WellChild Awards

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It comes after Meghan was pictured in the UK for the first time since her relocation at the end of August. 

The Duchess was spotted mingling with Ellen and Portia at the Three Horseshoes Pub in Burford in photos published by PageSix

It has not been specified exactly when the pictures were taken. 

Prince Harry, Prince Archie, and Princess Lilibet ride in a quad bike in picture taken by Meghan Markle© Instagram / @meghan
Meghan has shared snippets of UK life

Meghan looked casual in sunglasses, a relaxed-fit shirt and white jeans, carrying a coat as she entered the pub garden. 

She was seen "chatting and laughing" with the celebrity couple, who relocated from Montecito to the Cotswolds in 2024, before bidding them farewell. 

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The Duchess has kept a low profile since returning to the UK, but has resurfaced at celebrity hotspot and luxurious retreat Soho Farmhouse, though she was not pictured. 

She's also shared her own glimpse at the family's UK life, with adorable photographs shared on her social media accounts, including dog walks, rowboats, and riding on quadbikes.  

Why is Prince Harry visiting New York?

The Duke of Sussex was spotted in New York on Tuesday as he was filmed walking through Midtown Manhattan, in video footage circulating on social media. 

It's the first known time he's left the UK since his arrival with Meghan and their two children last month. 

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex speaks on stage during the annual WellChild Awards at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London on September 21, 2026. WellChild is the national charity for seriously ill children and their families. © POOL/AFP via Getty Images
Prince Harry is in New York after attending the WellChild Awards

He is listed as a speaker at the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 annual meeting. He previously gave a speech at the 2024 summit about online safety.

This year's meeting is focused on the theme "How Do We Get It Right?", which charts "out an affirmative vision for the future amidst rising turmoil, division, and continued cuts to government funding," according to a press release.

Other participants include "global leaders across philanthropy, business, government", such as Chrissy Teigen, Reid Hoffman, David Miliband, and Carey Mulligan. It is convened by former President Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, and their daughter, Chelsea Clinton.

Harry's departure from the UK comes amid ongoing revelations from his uncle Earl Spencer's memoir about Princess Diana, Swan Song. 

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