Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Shine in NYC: Humanitarians of the Year Award

THE ROYAL COUPLE'S BIG APPLE ADVENTURE!

In a shocking turn of events, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are set to jet off to New York City next month, where they will be accepting a prestigious award for their tireless efforts in mental health advocacy. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been chosen as the recipients of the Project Healthy Minds' Humanitarians of the Year Award, and they couldn't be more deserving!

The royal couple has been working tirelessly to make the online world a safer place for families and young people, and their campaigns have resonated deeply with those who matter most - the parents themselves. As Meghan, 44, and Harry, 41, so aptly put it in a statement to PEOPLE magazine: "Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives." And we can't help but agree!

But what's even more fascinating is that this isn't just any ordinary award ceremony. The Duke and Duchess will be attending Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Gala on October 9, where they will be honored for their dedication to mental health awareness. And the next day, they'll be heading out to another engagement, this time to the organization's annual World Mental Health Day Festival, which they are co-producing conversations with experts in the field.

Their Archewell Foundation has been at the forefront of this movement, and it's clear that Meghan and Harry are more committed than ever to using their platform for good. "As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honored to support them," they said in a joint statement.

But what's really got everyone buzzing is the surprise appearance made by the royal couple at Kevin Costner's star-studded gathering in Santa Barbara just last weekend! Meghan stunned onlookers with a diamond ring that left fans convinced she'd been gifted it by Prince Harry as an early birthday present. The 'Queen' Water Drop Moonstone Ring, from brand Logan Hollowell, is a whopping £3,185 and features a pear-shaped moonstone surrounded by a halo of white diamonds.

According to the product description, this stunning piece is said to "bring good fortune, bring success in love as well as business matters." And what's even more symbolic is that the moonstone is associated with the goddess Diana - a touching tribute to Harry's late mother. But what really has tongues wagging is that this isn't the first time Meghan has been spotted wearing Logan Hollowell jewelry. In fact, she wore a matching necklace from the same brand in her show With Love, Meghan!

And speaking of expensive taste, Meghan recently rocked an opulent £42,506 diamond tennis necklace at the Paley Honors Gala to support her close friend Tyler Perry. But we digress! The real question on everyone's mind is: what's next for this power couple? Will they continue to use their platform to bring about positive change?

One thing's for sure - with Meghan and Harry leading the charge, the future of mental health advocacy has never looked brighter! So mark your calendars for October 9th and get ready for a royal treat in New York City.

Sources:

• PEOPLE magazine
• Logan Hollowell
• The Scholarly Note