Meghan Markle offered a rare, intimate peek behind the scenes during the Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day festival in New York City when she posted an Instagram video showing her and Prince Harry laughing together in a cozy, quiet moment.
The public portion of the event saw the couple walking the red carpet in matching black suits, exchanging warm glances and holding hands in a display of connection and unity. Later, Meghan shared that behind the scenes Harry was reading under a lamp when he made her laugh, and she captioned the clip, “Happy World Mental Health Day… to the man who always keeps me laughing.”
That video cut through the formality of the gala and showed something more human: two people who work together publicly yet still share moments of spontaneity and ease in private. In the visual, Harry’s gesture or words are enough to have Meghan tilt her head back in laughter. It feels unscripted and genuine, a reminder that even public figures have undirected joy.
During her speech at the event, Meghan addressed the couple’s children, Prince Archie (6) and Princess Lilibet (4), reflecting on how social media will one day become part of their world. She said that while they are too young now, the question will be about how to embrace technology’s benefits while guarding against its dangers.
Earlier in the weekend, Meghan had also worn a Ralph Lauren blue and white shirt for another day of the festival, which she had previously favored. The contrast between her composed stage presence and the behind-the-scenes casual moment made the laugh clip feel more meaningful.
Their red carpet appearance at the gala was itself a rare joint outing—something fans don’t always get to see. They intentionally showed up together, dressed in coordinated black, and allowed public affection. Their coordinated look amplified the message that they stand as a pair, in work and in life.
That behind-the-scenes laugh reminds us that even amid advocacy and serious moments, there is room for softness and candid affection. It gives texture to their public image and adds warmth to their advocacy around mental health, technology, and family.