Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex walk while visiting the 9-11 Memorial in Manhattan, New York City, on 23 September 2021. Sept 23 Reuters - On Thursday, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got a bird's - eye view of the skyline as they kicked off their three day trip to the city with a visit to the observatory at One World Trade Center.
The royal couple is in town to attend the global Citizen Live event on Saturday in Central Park to encourage equal access to COVID - 19 vaccines. It was their first joint outing since the birth of their daughter Lilibet 'Lili' Diana Mountbatten-Windsor in June.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were accompanied by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, governor Kathy Hochul, his wife, Chirlane McCray, and their son, Dante de Blasio.
The 40-year-old prince and Prince William, 37, paid their respects at the nearby November 11 memorial and stopped by the nearby museum.
The couple stepped down from royal duties in early 2020 and are living in California with their two children.
In May, they marked the second birthday of their son Archie and called for donations to help provide COVID-19 vaccines to the world's most vulnerable.
Saturday's concert, featuring performances from Coldplay, Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo and other artists, will be part of a 24-hour broadcast from cities around the world to defend the planet and defeat poverty.