Harry and Meghan visit 1WTC Observatory for meeting with NY Gov Cathy Hochul ...

Harry and Meghan visit 1WTC Observatory for meeting with NY Gov Cathy Hochul ...
Harry and Meghan visit 1WTC Observatory for meeting with NY Gov Cathy Hochul ...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have kicked-off their trip to New York City with a visit to the World Trade Center observatory for a mysterious early-morning meeting.

Harry, 37, and Meghan, 40, arrived at One World Trade Center 14 minutes late for an 8am meeting Thursday.

The couple arrived in a black SUV, and were whisked up to the skyscraper's viewing deck - which sits between floors 100 and 102 - to meet NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio, 60, and New York Governor Kathy Hochul, 63, who arrived minutes before them. 

Meghan donned a stylish all-black outfit, with a jacket, polo neck, wide-legged trousers, heels and her hair swept back into a business-like bun.

Harry wore a complementary dark suit and tie. 

The couple held hands as the walked up the steps of the building, with Harry giving a wave to watching fans who shouted his name on seeing him.  

No details on why the royals are meeting with the Democrat lawmakers and what they plan to discuss were shared in advance. 

De Blasio's wife Chirlane McCray, 66, and the mayoral couple's son Dante, 24, were also there to welcome the royal couple, who are visiting from their home in Montecito, California.

A small group of taxi drivers protested the event to call on Mayor de Blasio to offer additional protection for elderly yellow cab drivers who've been hit by the rise in popularity of ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Lyft, with security also present to guard the royals and politicians.

Meghan and Harry arrived at the World Trade Center in New York on Thursday morning

Meghan and Harry arrived at the World Trade Center in New York on Thursday morning 

The royal couple ascended the Freedom Tower for a meeting with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and NY Governor Kathy Hochul

The royal couple ascended the Freedom Tower for a meeting with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio and NY Governor Kathy Hochul

Harry gave a wave to fans who called his name as he and Meghan walked towards the entrance of the skyscraper

Harry gave a wave to fans who called his name as he and Meghan walked towards the entrance of the skyscraper 

Thursday's visit is the Sussexes' first public trip to New York City since their permanent move from England to Meghan's native California in March 2020.

One World Trade Center, also known as the Freedom Tower, opened in 2014 after the original World Trade Center Twin Towers were destroyed in the 9/11 terror attacks in September 2001.     

Harry and Meghan are also set to visit the memorial to the terror attacks after leaving the observatory. 

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