Meghan Markle seen at luxury Carlyle Hotel – where rooms can go for $1,900 a night – before accepting humanitarian award

Meghan Markle arrived at the luxury Carlyle Hotel in New York last night before accepting a humanitarian award – where rooms can cost more than $1,900 a night.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, wore a sleek black trench coat, stilettos and an all-white ensemble when she was spotted entering the lobby for a fall day out in the Big Apple on Thursday.

She wore flashy sunglasses and kept accessories to a minimum, opting for a ponytail.

The opulent city hotel was built in the 1930s and is known for its ‘charm and elegance’.

‘For generations it has been a home away from home for world leaders, celebrities and sophisticated travelers,’ the venue boasts.

‘Guests enjoy exceptional privacy, luxury and impeccable service at this award-winning property.’

Later that night, Meghan wore a suit worth nearly £6,000 and jewelery worth £238,000 while attending the Healthy Minds Project gala with husband Prince Harry.

The Duchess looked typically chic in a £4,000 Giorgio Armani silk jacket and £1,500 trousers, which she boldly opted to wear shirtless underneath.

The mother of two previously wore stylish suits while attending the opening of the Navy SEAL Foundation’s new training facility for veterans in San Diego in 2023.

Meghan completed her ensemble with a £1,250 black Giorgio Armani satin La Prima Clutch Bag and black velvety leather Asymmetrical Top Line Pumps, £650.

Meanwhile, adding a little more glamor to the ensemble, she wore a £500 gold Anine Bing double-link chain necklace and dainty diamond earrings.

Elsewhere, a large jewel sparkled on the former actress’s finger. This is her £120,000 ($161,922) engagement ring; The engagement ring that the Duke of Sussex proposed to her in 2017, a year before they got married.

She designed a bespoke engagement ring featuring a cushion-cut diamond from Botswana, symbolizing their first holiday together.

The ring also featured two small round diamonds from Princess Diana’s personal collection, ensuring her late mother’s presence on the journey.

Originally produced by Queen Elizabeth’s trusted jeweler Cleave & Company, the ring featured a simple gold band and was worth around £120,000.

But less than two years later, Harry commissioned Lorraine Schwartz to resize and reset the ring with a new diamond band; Meghan first wore it to Trooping the Color in 2019.

The Duchess of Sussex, 44, was spotted entering the lobby for the fall day in the Big Apple on Thursday, wearing a sleek black trench coat, stilettos and an all-white ensemble.

She wore flashy sunglasses and opted for a ponytail, keeping accessories to a minimum.

On one side, the former senior royal sportsman holds a £17,800 ($24,020) Cartier Tank Française watch, which was gifted to Princess Diana after she married Prince Harry.

She layered this on top of her 18-carat gold Cartier Love bracelet, which retails for around £7,050 ($9,513). The bracelet’s screw motif symbolizes eternal love, with a unique closure that locks around the wrist and represents lasting commitment.

Meghan was also seen wearing a £2,370 ($3,197) Jennifer Meyer mini-bezel tennis bracelet, handmade in polished 18-carat yellow gold, designed by Tobey Maguire’s ex-husband.

Her brunette locks were styled into a sleek ponytail, and her glamorous makeup enhanced her naturally flawless complexion.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry completed his wife’s look by wearing a simple black suit with a bright white shirt and tie.

In a statement People Ahead of the premiere, Meghan and Harry said: ‘Working with families and young people to prioritize online safety has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives.

‘As parents, we were moved by the power of their stories and are honored to support them,’ they continued.

‘We are proud to be long-standing partners of the Healthy Minds Project as we work together to shed light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time.’

Last night, Meghan and Harry were celebrated for their work in the online space from 2020, where they consulted with Stanford University experts who track the impact of social media on young people.

Meghan completed her ensemble with a £1,250 black Giorgio Armani satin La Prima Clutch Bag and black velvety leather Asymmetrical Top Line Pumps, £650

Meanwhile, adding a little more glamor to the ensemble, the duchess wore a £500 gold Anine Bing double-link chain necklace and dainty diamond earrings.

The Healthy Minds Project celebrated Harry’s work as a ‘humanitarian, mental health advocate, environmentalist and military combat veteran’ by honoring him on Thursday night.

Aside from Harry’s work with mental health companies, his controversial 2021 memoir Spare is also mentioned among his achievements.

Elsewhere, Meghan is described as ‘a mother, wife, entrepreneur and philanthropist’.

The couple founded the charity The Archewell Foundation in 2020, and in 2024 they launched an initiative aimed at tackling child safety online called The Parents’ Network.

The Archewell foundation drew further attention to the crisis after the premiere, citing a statistic from the Social Media Victims Law Center that said up to 4,000 families had taken legal action regarding social media harm.

The Duke and Duchess’s organization said the figure ‘represents only a fraction of the families affected, limited to those with the resources and capacity to take legal action through a single law firm’.

‘If these deaths and harm to children were ‘unintended consequences’ ten years ago,’ said Harry, ‘then what are they now?’

The Duchess used her acceptance speech to voice her fears about Archie and Lilibet growing up in the digital age.

Last night, Meghan and Harry were celebrated for their work in the online space from 2020, where they consulted with Stanford University experts who track the impact of social media on young people.

Meghan said: ‘Our children Archie and Lili are just six and four. Fortunately, we are still too young for social media, but we know that day will come.

‘Like many parents, we are constantly thinking about how to reap the benefits of technology while protecting ourselves against its dangers. This hopeful intention of parting is fast becoming impossible.’

The Healthy Minds Project’s ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ award has only been won once before, last year. Jeff Yabuki and his wife, Gail, received the gong for their dedication to mental health work after Jeff’s brother committed suicide in 2017.

Meghan was joined on stage by Harry, who shared words of wisdom about the dangers of technological advances.

He said: ‘This is a pivotal moment in our shared mission to protect children and support families in the digital age.’

Former working royals graced the red carpet ahead of the event as Meghan looked lovingly at her husband as he made his way to the event past flashing cameras.

The Duchess of Sussex used her acceptance speech to voice her fears about Archie and Lilibet growing up in the digital age – just hours after the Princess of Wales visited a children’s charity and warned that excessive screen time could harm family life.

The competing events, 3,500 miles apart, could spell trouble and throw cold water on hopes for peace talks between the warring Windsors.

Elsewhere, the Daily Mail revealed this week that a friend of the Sussex couple predicted “Meghan will be returning to the UK before the end of the year” and could bring a “humble cake”.

It seems the couple are planning to make peace with the royal family through a secret plot called ‘Project Dissolution’. There were even claims that William could meet Harry, but he was not willing to do so when Meghan was present.

This morning, a video also emerged showing the future king bursting into tears. William could not hide his pain as he discussed the devastating impact of suicide with a mother whose husband committed suicide just five days after the death of her one-year-old son.

The King and his eldest son met at the Natural History Museum in London last night for a rare public appearance brought together by their shared passion for the environment. A video showed them greeting each other warmly, with William placing a warm hand on Charles’ shoulder.