Prince Harry and Meghan Markle step out for Kevin Costner’s One805LIVE! charity event

The Duke of Sussex gave a speech and presented an award

rince Harry and Meghan Markle made an appearance at Kevin Costner’s One805LIVE! charity concert on Saturday, September 20, marking their first public outing together since the Invictus Winter Games in February.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the star-studded benefit, held at Kevin Costner’s oceanfront estate in Santa Barbara.

The annual event raises critical funds for first responders in all three groups – Fire, Police, and Sheriff  – across Santa Barbara County, supporting mental wellness programs and funding vital emergency equipment.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made an appearance at a charity concert over the weekend (Credit: Cover Images)

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Kevin Costner’s One805LIVE! charity concert

Meghan, 44, stunned in a midnight blue sleeveless shirt dress paired with tan heels and a small beige clutch. Her signature loose waves cascaded over her shoulders as she smiled for the cameras.

Meanwhile, Harry, 41, looked relaxed yet polished in a dark jacket, shirt, and trousers.

The pair arrived hand-in-hand, warmly greeting press and guests outside before being escorted into the venue. They were later seen with their arms around each other.

Their public display of affection didn’t go unnoticed online.

“They look happy and together,” one fan tweeted, while another added: “I’m sitting here smiling! Their hand-holding is so natural and instinctive! Love seeing love!”

Another viral post featured Meghan beaming proudly at Harry as he addressed the crowd onstage, with the caption: “This is what happiness, healed and loved-up look like.”

“The duchess looks absolutely stunning,” another fan gushed alongside a video of the couple.

The Duke of Sussex gave a speech and presented an award (Credit: Cover Images)

Charity event

The event featured performances from The Fray, Good Charlotte, Trisha Yearwood, and more. At one point during the night, Meghan briefly joined Harry onstage before giving him a warm hug and stepping to the side.

The duke then presented the Heart of the Community Award to the County Fire Department’s Peer-to-Peer mental health program.

Speaking with firefighter Sam Dudley, Prince Harry spoke about the importance of removing stigma around mental health. He praised retiring County Fire Chief Mark Hartwig, saying: “The department doesn’t work without leadership like yours. You have managed to completely destroy any stigma that exists, and the leadership you’ve shown your team is exemplary.”

This marks Harry’s third appearance at One805LIVE! and Meghan’s second; she also joined him at the event in 2023. Last year, the duke took the stage to pay tribute to pilot Loren Courtney from the county’s air support unit.

Harry recently returned to California, where he and Meghan have lived since 2020, after an emotionally charged overseas trip.

Earlier this month, he visited the UK for a series of charity events and attended a private tea with his father, King Charles. The meeting marked their first in-person interaction in 19 months.

From London, Harry continued on to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he showed support for wounded and injured soldiers amid the ongoing war.

He returned to California in time to celebrate his 41st birthday with his wife and children.

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