Their visit to the One World Observatory at 8 am to overlook the majestic, iconic NYC skyline—accompanied by Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Kathy Hochu—comes ahead of their appearance Global Citizen Live on Saturday, at which they will continue to advocate for worldwide vaccine equity. The couple was pictured walking hand-in-hand towards the skyscraper, waving to the crowds and surrounded by security. Both were dressed in black ahead of their visit to the 9/11 memorial following their trip to the observation deck: Harry in a suit, Meghan in a black turtleneck, black coat, and black wide-legged trousers. Her hair was pulled back in a tight bun. Duchess Kate caused some consternation during her visit in 2014 to the memorial when she chose to wear a hot-pink coat during what should have been a somber occasion. As the group posed for photographs in front of the observation deck, a reporter asked, “Madame Duchess, are you enjoying your time in New York?” “It’s wonderful to be back, thank you,” Meghan replied. This is the first time the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have appeared in public since the birth of their daughter, Lilibet Diana, in June. However, the Sussexes’ visit to the East Coast is no family vacation—Lili and her brother 2-year-old Archie are remaining at home in Montecito, California. We can’t wait to see the couple out and about at the Global Citizen concert in Central Park on Saturday, at which they will urge wealthier countries to share their vaccine supply and will support calls for vaccine manufacturers to waive their intellectual property rights. Harry and Meghan recently made Time’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021 list, and featured on the magazine’s cover. According to photo editor Dilys Ng, who has handled the TIME100 covers for the past few years, the cover portrait captures the Sussexes’ “powerful dynamic as equal partners.” Next up, Here’s Why the Royal Women—the Queen, Kate, and Camilla—Wore Colorless Jewels to Prince Philip’s Funeral
