SHOCK: Prince Harry returns to US without Meghan Markle
Prince Harry has returned to the United States without Meghan Markle, making a solo appearance in New York just days after a busy week of engagements in London.
The Duke of Sussex travelled to New York for the Clinton Global Initiative 2026 Annual Meeting, which took place on Wednesday, September 23, during United Nations General Assembly week.
Harry arrived in the city on September 22 after a whirlwind series of engagements in London. He was later spotted in New York that evening ahead of his appearance at the annual meeting the following day.
During the event, Harry took to the stage to discuss the potential dangers technology and social media can pose to children.
Drawing on his own experience as a parent, the Duke spoke about the need for greater attention to the impact of technology on young people. He urged leaders to learn from what he described as previous failures to properly address the risks associated with social media.
Harry’s appearance in New York marked another high-profile engagement following his recent time in the UK.
The Duke’s latest trip also came against the backdrop of a separate outing by Meghan. Just two days before Harry appeared at the Clinton Global Initiative, the Duchess of Sussex was seen having lunch with former television host Ellen DeGeneres.
Meghan was not reported to have accompanied Harry on his New York trip, leaving the Duke to attend the event on his own.
Harry’s return to the US came less than a month before the couple were expected to move to the UK with their two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, according to the report.
His visit therefore placed the Duke back in the US after a short period dominated by appearances and engagements in Britain.
At the New York gathering, Harry focused his remarks on children and technology, using his position as a parent to underline his concerns about the way social media can affect younger generations.
He called on leaders to avoid repeating mistakes of the past and to take greater responsibility for the potential harm caused by online platforms.
The appearance also gave Harry an opportunity to speak about an issue that has become increasingly prominent in discussions surrounding children and technology.
After arriving in New York the previous evening, the Duke attended the high-profile meeting as part of a packed schedule surrounding the United Nations General Assembly.
Meanwhile, Meghan’s recent lunch outing with Ellen DeGeneres provided a separate public appearance for the Duchess just days before Harry took the stage in New York.
Harry’s latest US trip comes as the Sussexes continue to balance their time between the United States and the UK, with the Duke travelling alone for this particular engagement.
