Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's next big trip revealed as huge event just days away

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to make a public appearance together in the coming weeks to receive a prestigious award for their philanthropic work.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will travel to New York City in October to receive the Project Healthy Minds' Humanitarians of the Year Award in recognition of their campaigns to make the online world a safer place for families and young people.

According to People magazine, they will accept the special honour at the non-profit organisation's World Mental Health Day Gala on October 9, before both stepping out for another New York City engagement the following day.

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On October 10, Harry and Meghan will attend Project Healthy Minds' fourth annual World Mental Health Day Festival, where their Archewell Foundation is co-producing conversations with those making a difference in the mental health sector.

In a statement to the publication, the Sussexes said: "Working with families and young people to prioritize safety online has been some of the most meaningful work of our lives.

"As parents ourselves, we have been moved to action by the power of their stories and are honoured to support them. We’re proud to be long-time partners of Project Healthy Minds as we work together to shine a light on what remains one of the most pressing issues of our time."

The Sussexes established The Archewell Foundation in 2020 on a mission to "show up, do good". In 2023 at the Project Healthy Minds' World Mental Health Day Festival, Harry and Meghan founded The Parent's Network, an initiative to support families impacted by the effects of online harm.

The couple have often cited their own two children, Archie and Lilibet, as their inspiration to make the online world a safer place.

The Lost Screen Memorial that the Archwell Foundation unveiled in New York in April will also be displayed at the festival. The sombre tribute honours children who lost their lives to the harms of social media, with Prince Harry and Meghan attending a private vigil at the site in the spring.

The Sussexes trip to New York will come just weeks after they delighted fans by making their first joint public appearance in months, attending the One805LIVE! Concert.

The event, which was held at Kevin Costner's oceanside estate in California on Sunday, raises funds for essential equipment and mental wellness programs for Santa Barbara County's first responders.

Harry and Meghan took to the stage in front of a huge crowd, before Harry presented an award to Santa Barbara County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig.