Meghan Markle and Prince Harry share a special dinner with Ed Sheeran in NYC at a place filled with sentimental meaning.HL

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry enjoyed a rare evening out in New York City on Sunday, October 12, as they were spotted leaving Soho House with longtime friend, British singer Ed Sheeran. The couple, who have become known for their advocacy on mental health, were dressed casually for the occasion—Meghan, 44, wore a strapless dress with her hair pulled back into a low bun, while Harry, 41, kept it simple in a suit sans tie. Sheeran, 34, was dressed down in a black t-shirt, adding a relaxed vibe to the intimate dinner gathering.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry; Ed Sheeran leave Soho House on Oct. 12, 2025.

This outing marked a return to the exclusive members-only restaurant for the couple, who had previously been seen there just days earlier. On Friday, they had lunch at Soho House with tennis icon Serena Williams. The venue holds sentimental value for Harry and Meghan, as it was at the London location of Soho House that they had their first date in July 2016. The following day, they met up again at the same club for a second date, solidifying their bond in a space that has since been a quiet haven for them over the years.

For Prince Harry and Ed Sheeran, the night was a continuation of a shared history rooted in mental health advocacy. The two famously appeared together in a 2019 video for World Mental Health Day as part of the Royal Foundation’s “Heads Together” campaign. In the video, they jokingly bonded over their shared feature of red hair while encouraging people to check in on friends and engage in open conversations about mental well-being. Their friendship also extended to a 2021 meeting at a private garden party with the winners of the WellChild Awards, where they exchanged stories about fatherhood.

Their night out in New York came after a weekend filled with impactful work. On October 9, Harry and Meghan were honored at Project Healthy Minds’ annual World Mental Health Day Gala, where they received the Humanitarians of the Year Award. The recognition was for their ongoing efforts in mental health advocacy and their commitment to building a safer, more equitable digital world for young people and families through their Archwell Foundation. In their statement, the couple expressed how their work with families to prioritize online safety has been some of the most meaningful of their lives. “As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them,” they shared. Their work with Project Healthy Minds has been pivotal in advocating for youth mental health, and their influence continues to grow as they lead conversations about the importance of a safe digital environment.

The couple’s work was further highlighted during their appearance at the World Mental Health Day Festival on Friday, where they joined fellow activists such as Deepak Chopra, Rich Kleiman, Jonathan Haidt, and others to discuss the importance of mental well-being. During the event, Harry and Meghan revisited The Lost Screen Memorial, a project they helped introduce earlier in the year, which features 50 smartphones each displaying the lock screen photo of a child who tragically lost their life due to the harmful effects of social media. “No matter how polarized the world is, or what people may or may not agree on, one thing that we can all agree on is that our children should be safe,” Meghan stated. “All of our children should be safe, and I think tonight, all of these stories solidify that.”

The couple’s involvement with mental health initiatives has continued to evolve since their early days with Project Healthy Minds. Through their Archwell Foundation, they created the Parents’ Network, a global support community for families and caregivers who have experienced the loss of a child due to online harm or bullying. The network spans the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., providing a crucial support system for parents and offering a platform to share stories and resources.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry leave Soho House on Oct. 12, 2025.

As Harry and Meghan continue to shape their roles in the public eye, they balance their advocacy with their personal lives, remaining deeply committed to causes that matter most to them.

Ed Sheeran leaves Soho House on Oct. 12, 2025.The evening out with Ed Sheeran in New York was not just an opportunity to reconnect with a friend but also a chance to remind the world of their ongoing work in mental health and the safety of young people in today’s digital age. In a world that often feels divided, Harry and Meghan’s efforts to create spaces for conversation, compassion, and change serve as a beacon of hope for those seeking support and understanding.