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Prince Harry attended a star-studded dinner party in New York City over the weekend – without Meghan Markle by his side.
The Duke of Sussex, 40, attended the World Health Organization’s private dinner on “violence against children and its impact on mental health” in the Big Apple Sunday night.
The red-headed royal posed for photos with Forest Whitaker and Queen Mathilde of Belgium and was seen schmoozing with several UN Agency workers throughout the evening.
The Duke of Sussex was seen chatting with Queen Mathilde of Belgium at the event hosted by World Health Organization on Sunday. Shutterstock He also posed for photos with actor Forest Whitaker. ShutterstockHarry looked polished in a black suit layered over a white shirt. He opted to ditch a tie for the event leading up to the UN General Assembly, which takes place on Monday.
In many pics, he appeared to be concentrating as attendees raised awareness about child abuse.
“Violence takes many forms – both physical and psychological – and each leaves a lasting impact on those who experience it,” Will Poulter, who was also in attendance, told the audience.
The private event focused on “violence against children and its impact on mental health.” Shutterstock Harry looked sleek in a black suit and white shirt. Shutterstock“With one billion children around the world experiencing such violence, the statistics are staggering, but they represent real lives,” he added. “It’s our collective responsibility to ensure that these children are protected.”
A spokesperson for Harry previously shared that he would be embarking on his trip to New York solo.
The Invictus Games founder was scheduled to be in New York ahead of the UN General Assembly and Climate Week.
The Sussex’s rep previously confirmed that Harry would be traveling to New York without his wife. Archewell Foundation via Getty Images Harry and Markle attended Tyler Perry’s birthday party together last week. Getty Images for W+PHarry and his wife are known to rub shoulders with big Hollywood players.
Last Friday, Harry also attended Kevin Costner’s annual fundraising event in Santa Barbara, Calif., where he presented an award on stage.
Markle, 43, was reportedly absent from the event as she wasn’t feeling well that day.
Harry presented an award at Kevin Costner’s annual fundraiser on Sept. 20. Getty Images Markle reportedly skipped Costner’s event because she was “sick.” Archewell Foundation via Getty Images“We were all hoping Meghan would attend like she did last year but the word is that she is sick and could not make it,” a source told The Mirror last week.
However, just days prior, Markle and Harry both attended close pal Tyler Perry’s A-list 55th birthday party in Montecito, Calif.
The two were seen leaving the bash together in an SUV while their close friends Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King were spotted leaving in a separate car.
