Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan accepted a human rights award at a 'Ripple of Hope' gala in New York where they were honoured for addressing racial injustice and mental health.
LONDON, Dec 7 - Britain's Prince Harry and wife Meghan accepted a human rights award at a "Ripple of Hope" gala in New York where they were honoured for addressing racial injustice and mental health.
The British royals received the award late on Tuesday from the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Foundation which honours leaders across government, business, advocacy and entertainment who have shown an "unwavering commitment to social change". Kerry Kennedy, president of the Foundation and daughter of the slain U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy, said the couple had been "incredibly brave" to talk about their experience of racial injustice and mental illness, the Telegraph reported.Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2022 Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Ripple of Hope Award Gala in New York City, U.S., December 6, 2022.
Since Harry and Meghan stepped down from royal duties two years ago and moved to California they have delivered stinging criticism of the British monarchy and accusations of racism, accusations that the family has dismissed. for the series showed Harry accusing the royal household of leaking stories about the family and saying that they were ready to tell the truth about their experience.Reporting by Kate Holton; Editing by Andrew Heavens
Ireland Latest News, Ireland Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Prince Harry, Meghan receive 2022 Ripple of Hope Award for fighting global injusticeIt was revealed that the couple received the award, in part, for fighting racism in the royal family.
Read more »
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Don't Want History to Repeat Itself in 'Harry & Meghan' Docuseries TrailerThe six-episode Netflix series arrives to the streaming service in two parts on December 8 and 15
Read more »
Meghan Markle wears Princess Diana’s ring at Ripple of Hope Award Gala 2022The Duchess of Sussex paid homage to her late mother-in-law, harkening back to her wedding day in a white dress with a touch of blue.
Read more »
Prince Harry Accuses Palace of Leaking Stories in New 'Harry & Meghan' Trailer: 'It's a Dirty Game'Volume I of the show drops on December 8 and Volume II is coming December 15.
Read more »
Harry and Meghan stalked by paparazzi photo, really from ‘Harry Potter’ premiereAn image apparently meant to show Prince Harry and Meghan Markle being hounded by paparazzi in their new Netflix docuseries is really a stock shot of photographers taken at the “Harry Potter” premi…
Read more »
Meghan Markle’s White Louis Vuitton Gown Speaks to Her Style StrengthsThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex both received the Ripple of Hope Award tonight.
Read more »