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Harry and Meghan’s Mental Health Gala Honor Draws Fresh Scrutiny of Red-Carpet Demeanor

Analysts and a columnist described Harry as anxious and Meghan as composed as they accepted Project Healthy Minds’ Humanitarians of the Year award in New York.

Overview

  • Body-language expert Judi James said Prince Harry showed signs of "inner anxiety" on the red carpet, while Meghan Markle appeared calm and confident.
  • Rob Shuter, citing unnamed insiders, claimed the couple were "gracious but confused" by the honor, a characterization that has not been independently verified.
  • The Duke and Duchess were recognized at Project Healthy Minds’ World Mental Health Day Gala for Archewell’s work to make online spaces safer for children and families.
  • Coverage noted the pair navigated a paparazzi-packed red carpet at the New York event before accepting the award.
  • On stage, Prince Harry highlighted a figure of "4,000" families he said are represented by the Social Media Victims Law Centre.