Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Visit World Central Kitchen in Jordan

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex spotlighted the nonprofit's frontline work from Amman, where food relief is coordinated into Gaza, during their two-day humanitarian visit.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry visited the Jordan Country Office of World Central Kitchen in Amman on the final day of their two-day humanitarian trip to the country. The nonprofit's Jordan office coordinates food relief across the region, including aid operations into Gaza. World Central Kitchen was the first philanthropic partner of the couple's Archewell Philanthropies, which they founded after stepping back from their royal roles in 2020.

Why it matters

The visit carried personal significance for the couple, as World Central Kitchen was the first philanthropic partner of their Archewell Philanthropies. The organization provides fresh meals in the immediate aftermath of crises, and Prince Harry and Meghan remain active supporters.

The details

On Thursday, Feb. 26, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited the Jordan Country Office of World Central Kitchen in Amman, marking their first stop on the final day of their two-day humanitarian trip. At the nonprofit's regional headquarters, they got a firsthand look at the organization's frontline work coordinating food relief and humanitarian assistance into Gaza.

  • The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Jordan trip was announced just after midnight on Feb. 25, local time.
  • On Wednesday, Harry and Meghan attended a World Health Organization roundtable, toured a youth center at Za'atari Refugee Camp, and visited Amman's Specialty Hospital.

The players

Meghan Markle

The Duchess of Sussex, who visited World Central Kitchen's regional headquarters in Amman with her husband Prince Harry.

Prince Harry

The Duke of Sussex, who visited World Central Kitchen's regional headquarters in Amman with his wife Meghan Markle.

José Andrés

The founder of World Central Kitchen, which was the first philanthropic partner of the couple's Archewell Philanthropies.

Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

The Director-General of the World Health Organization, who the Duke and Duchess of Sussex joined for the two-day visit focused on humanitarian health response, mental health and support for vulnerable communities.

Prince Archie

The six-year-old son of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Princess Lilibet

The four-year-old daughter of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

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What they’re saying

“I consider them friends. I know they are in the spotlight — not just in America, but in Britain — and what I can tell you from what I know is that they don't have to, but they decide to do it.”

— José Andrés, Founder of World Central Kitchen (PEOPLE)

The takeaway

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's visit to World Central Kitchen's regional headquarters in Jordan underscores their ongoing commitment to supporting humanitarian causes and organizations, even after stepping back from their royal roles. Their partnership with World Central Kitchen, which provides critical food relief in crisis situations, demonstrates their focus on strengthening food security and supporting vulnerable communities around the world.