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Meghan & Harry’s New York Trip Was A Sweet Return To Service

The Sussexes headed to NYC for charity work, and there were adorable couple moments along the way.

by Stephanie Topacio Long
NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 25:  Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at Global Citizen Live on September 25,...
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The trip marked their first joint public appearances since Megan gave birth to their second child, Lilibet Diana, in June.

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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio at One World Trade Center on Sept. 23.

Less than two weeks after the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, the two visited the 9/11 Memorial.

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The mayor also brought Meghan and Harry up to One World Observatory to take in the view from the top of One World Trade Center.

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On Sept. 24, the Sussexes visited a Harlem public school, P.S. 123.

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Meghan, newly a children’s book author, read to the students.

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Harry joined in with the kids, who didn’t seem at all fazed by the presence of literal royalty.

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There were hugs, high-fives, and photos with the kids.

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Meghan and Harry’s biggest appearance was at Central Park on Sept. 25, where they pushed for vaccine equity at Global Citizen Live.

The two showed they are taking public health seriously and wore their masks when they weren’t on stage.

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Photographers caught them sharing many sweet moments, including when they laughed together off stage.

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When they took the stage, Harry and Meghan got a warm greeting from attendees.

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The couple looked in sync as they held hands throughout the event.

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All in all, it looks like a successful return to service for the Sussexes.