Prince Harry and Meghan Sussex have earned new praise for their work in mental health advocacy, this time from veteran journalist and broadcaster Katie Couric. Speaking exclusively to HELLO!, Couric called their efforts “extraordinary,” commending the couple for “not just giving it lip service” but actively engaging with families and experts through their Archewell Foundation and Project Healthy Minds partnerships. Her remarks come amid a growing chorus of high-profile voices recognizing the Duke and Duchess of Sussex for turning advocacy into tangible impact.
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Katie Couric, a longtime advocate for mental health awareness, moderated a major panel at the 2025 Project Healthy Minds World Mental Health Day Festival, where both Harry and Meghan delivered speeches.
“I think it’s extraordinary what Harry and Meghan have done in terms of really focusing attention on this issue and really getting involved—they’re not just giving it lip service, but getting to know these families, telling their stories, and helping to build a community around this issue,” said Katie Couric.
The event highlighted the couple’s ongoing efforts to connect with families affected by social media harm. Meghan spoke about the Archewell Foundation’s Parents’ Network, which brings together parents who have lost children to social media harm. Harry announced a new partnership with ParentsTogether, a U.S. nonprofit that advocates for family rights and digital safety.
Couric’s words carried weight beyond celebrity admiration. As a journalist who has spent years advocating around technology addiction and mental health, her praise placed the couple within a global conversation about responsible leadership, compassion, and modern parenting in the digital age.
Wider Recognition from Global Figures
Couric’s commendation joins a growing list of influential figures who have publicly supported Harry and Meghan’s humanitarian work. Chef and humanitarian José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, has repeatedly described the couple as “hands-on” and “deeply compassionate.” Since 2020, their Archewell Foundation has funded Community Relief Centers through WCK, supporting disaster responses from all over the world. During California’s 2025 wildfires, Andrés publicly thanked them for volunteering and comforting displaced families.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has also praised the couple’s work, describing the Archewell Foundation as “a celebrated California nonprofit doing great work for women and families.” His office has highlighted Harry and Meghan as “among the first to volunteer” during statewide emergencies, calling them “proud residents of California.”
Leaders within mental health and advocacy sectors have echoed similar sentiments. Project Healthy Minds CEO Phillip Schermer credited the couple’s leadership with making “a profound difference“. While moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt highlighted the importance of Archewell’s Parents’ Network in confronting tech harms. ParentsTogether executive Ailen Arreaza called their partnership “a David versus Goliath fight” against big tech, while Oprah Winfrey’s now-famous 2021 interview helped amplify the very mental health struggles that inspired their ongoing activism.
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The Sussexes’ Impact Beyond Headlines
For Harry and Meghan, advocacy has evolved from awareness to action. Through Archewell, they have supported community resilience, digital safety, and mental health initiatives that combine empathy with evidence-based programs. Their approach reflects a shift from royal patronage to participatory philanthropy — one rooted in service, not spectacle.
At the Project Healthy Minds festival, Harry made it clear that “knowledge is power, and community is strength,” announcing Archewell’s expansion into partnerships that strengthen parental networks and mental wellness. Meghan’s remarks captured the emotional foundation of that mission: “We felt the collective strength of this community coming together to heal and to act.”
The recognition from Couric and others reflects more than public admiration. It signals a shift in how global leaders view the couple. They are seen as consistent advocates who use their platform for measurable social impact.
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