Twitter Reacts To Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's PDA-Packed Outing In New York City

Prince Harry can't keep his hands off his wife Meghan Markle.

On Thursday, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their first joint appearance since the birth of their daughter, Lilibet, at the One World Trade Center observatory in New York City, where they met with Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Governor Kathy Hochul. The couple also paid a visit to the 9/11 Memorial during their first joint visit to the city.

A video of their outing shared on Twitter showed them holding hands while walking and the duke lovingly rubbing his wife's back at one point. Fans couldn't help but gush over Prince Harry and Markle's sweet public displays of affection.

"Meghan and Harry out and about in NY today," Twitter user Victoria Uwonkunda, who shared the video, wrote. "It's the looks... the hand holding... the back rubs."

"It’s crazy how this couple has made me feel like I’m watching a fairytale. It’s what we dream of as young girls and yearn for as we grow up. It’s simple. It’s affection, it’s mutual respect and admiration, It’s love. It's them," another person wrote.

"One thing about Harry, he loves his Meghan," a third user tweeted.

"So many people lack love. Glad #HarryandMeghan found each other," wrote another.

"That’s what I love about Harry, he’s so affectionate to Meghan. They are such a sweet and gorgeous couple," a fifth user commented.

Another tweeted, "Harry and Meghan arriving in New York and getting on with their lives while looking amazing. They teach a good lesson about never settling for a toxic environment and going after a life that allows you to thrive."

For the outing, Prince Harry opted for a classic suit and tie. Meanwhile, Markle donned a $1,200 knee-length navy blue coat from Emporio Armani, a black high-neck top and black pants, according to Fashionista.

The Duchess of Sussex paired the look with $650 Aquazzura suede pumps, according to Fashionista, and £12,000 ($16,487) Cartier earrings, according to the Daily Mail. She had her hair slicked back in a low bun.

The couple is in the city to attend Global Citizen Live, an annual charity concert held at Central Park, on Saturday, Us Weekly reported.

"Prince Harry and Meghan will join the 24-hour global broadcast event live from the Great Lawn in New York City’s Central Park, to continue their urgent work with world leaders in the pursuit of global vaccine equity to end the COVID-19 pandemic for everyone, everywhere," the festival said in a statement.

In their own statement, the duke and duchess said, "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated health, social, and economic inequality globally. The global vaccine rollout thus far further deepens these disparities, with the poorest and most marginalized populations most adversely impacted."

Prince Harry and Markle's NYC visit comes three months after they welcomed their daughter Lili on June 4. The two are also parents of son Archie, 2.

Both the duke and duchess took parental leave following the birth of their daughter, but Prince Harry returned to the U.K. in July for the unveiling of a statue honoring his late mother, Princess Diana, at Kensington Palace.