Harry & Meghan to return to NY for first time since 'near catastrophic chase'

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Meghan and Harry are to take part in their first in-person Archewell Foundation event (Image: Peter Dejong/AP/REX/Shutterstock)
Meghan and Harry are to take part in their first in-person Archewell Foundation event (Image: Peter Dejong/AP/REX/Shutterstock)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to return to New York for the first time since their "near catastrophic car chase".

The duo are set to host their first in-person Archewell Foundation event which will take place on World Mental Health Day on October 10. The occasion will see the Duke and Duchess of Sussex provide a platform for parents to navigate mental health when it comes to the digital world.

The event aims to build awareness on how to make online usage a safer space for parents and children and will see the couple explore how the world can create a positive change in the online environment.

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Harry & Meghan to return to NY for first time since 'near catastrophic chase' qeituidqriqrhinvMeghan and Harry are returning to New York (AFP via Getty Images)

According to PEOPLE Meghan and Harry have been very hands on and have been working with the parents involved in next week's event behind the scenes, some of whom have experienced tragic loss connected to their child’s social media use.

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A source told the publication: "The families have been engaged with The Archewell Foundation for the past year, bolstering community and driving towards solutions. Together, they are united in their mission to share personal experiences, data, and research to ensure the same does not happen to other families."

The event is part of Project Healthy Minds’ second annual World Mental Health Day Festival which has been a long-time partner of Meghan and Harry's Archewell Foundation.

Their appearance comes months after Harry and Meghan claimed to have been in a "near catastrophic car chase" in New York. In May, they released a statement following a public event at Ms Foundation for Women’s 50th-anniversary gala event, in which they were joined by Meghan's mum Doria Ragland.

Harry & Meghan to return to NY for first time since 'near catastrophic chase'The pair alleged they were followed on their last New York outing (Getty Images)

In a statement, the prince's spokesperson said a "relentless pursuit" of them by paparazzi lasted more than two hours by half a dozen vehicles. They added it resulted in near collisions with other drivers on the road, pedestrians and police officers.

The couple were said to have been "extremely upset and shaken" by the alleged incident. At the same time, Meghan's mother, Doria Ragland, 66, was said to have been particularly "terrified" by the ordeal.

Jamie Roberts

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