Prince Harry and Meghan Markle seen strolling hand-in-hand on a romantic holiday on uber posh Canouan Island in the Grenadines

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, recently took a vacation to the small island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines after spending a week promoting mental health projects in New York. During their Caribbean getaway, they were spotted enjoying a leisurely stroll in the picturesque setting.

Harry and Meghan jetted to the tiny island of Canouan in St Vincent and the Grenadines following a week spent promoting mental health projects in New York

A photo taken by a passerby captured Meghan wearing a simple ivory maxi-dress and a ribboned Panama hat, while her husband, Harry opted for a casual look with navy shorts, a white t-shirt, and flip-flops. The couple, who were without their children Archie, and Lilibet appeared affectionate, with an onlooker describing them as happy. They shared a sweet moment when Harry accidentally bumped into a barrel outside a gourmet food store, and Meghan reached for his hand.

A photo taken by a passer-by on Friday shows the pair leaving a gourmet food store inside the Sandy Lane Yacht Club and Marina in Glossy Bay

The couple had been shopping at an upmarket grocery store called Faye, which specializes in offering fresh seasonal organic products, including vegetables, cheeses, sweets, seafood, and exclusive meat cuts imported from France. After their shopping trip, they took a leisurely walk along a bougainvillea-adorned promenade before boarding a luxury tender that carried them to Canouan's north shore.

Meghan and Harry had been shopping at Faye – an upmarket grocery store that bills itself as offering an ‘exclusive selection of fresh seasonal organic products, from vegetables to cheeses, sweets, seafood and exclusive meat cuts’ imported from France.

Canouan, a small Caribbean island, is renowned for its gorgeous sandy beaches and upscale resorts, earning it the reputation as a place where "billionaires go to escape millionaires." The island offers various luxury accommodation options, including the Canouan Estate Resort and Villas, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Soho Beach House Canouan.

Soho Beach House rooms go for $1,200 a night for its most luxurious accommodations, Meghan has long been associated with the Soho House properties due to her long-standing friendship with Markus Anderson, the lifestyle club chain’s Chief Membership Officer

The Mandarin Oriental offers rooms starting at $837, with the price rising to more than $9,000 per night for the lavish four-bedroom villa. On the other hand, the Soho Beach House is a relatively more affordable option at $1,200 for its most luxurious room, with discounts available to members like Meghan. Meghan's connection to Soho House properties is due to her long-standing friendship with Markus Anderson, the Chief Membership Officer of the lifestyle club chain. Anderson arranged a private room at Soho House in London for the couple's first date, and Meghan hosted a low-key hen night at Soho Farmhouse in Chipping Norton, UK, before their 2018 wedding.

Canouan, the island where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex recently vacationed, is a popular destination among their friends and acquaintances, including notable names like George Clooney and Amal Clooney, Robert Downey Jr, and Leonardo DiCaprio. The island, whose name means 'island of turtles' in the Carib language, is a short 45-minute flight from Barbados or an even shorter 15-minute trip from St Vincent. Commercial flights to Barbados and St Vincent are readily available, but many celebrity visitors, including the Sussexes, opt to fly directly on private jets.

The island – whose name means ‘island of turtles’ in the Carib language – is a short 45-minute hop from Barbados or an even shorter 15-minute trip from St Vincent

Canouan is also located close to another royal favorite, the island of Mustique, which is part of the St. Vincent and the Grenadines. Mustique has been a preferred holiday destination for the Prince and Princess of Wales, who often vacation there with their three children and Kate's parents, Carole and Michael Middleton. Like Canouan, Mustique is a tiny, secluded island known for its luxurious accommodations and has several celebrity fans, including Mick Jagger, Bryan Adams, and Tommy Hilfiger, who own homes on the island.

The tiny Caribbean island is just three miles wide but has a reputation for being the place where ‘billionaires go to escape millionaires’ due to its gorgeous sandy beaches and a handful of upscale resorts. Options include the glamorous Canouan Estate Resort and Villas, the Mandarin Oriental, and the Soho Beach House Canouan

The Sussexes' Caribbean vacation followed a week during which they returned to New York City for the first time since being involved in a 'near catastrophic' car chase in Manhattan in May. They faced some ridicule after releasing a statement describing a 'relentless pursuit' lasting two hours that resulted in 'multiple near collisions.' However, the NYPD downplayed the incident as 'a bit chaotic.'

During his week’s visit to New York City the duo Took part in a summit to mark World Mental Health Day

After browsing the shelves, the couple enjoyed a stroll along the bougainvillea-festooned promenade before boarding a luxury tender that whisked them away towards Canouan’s north shore

Their most recent visit to New York proved to be less controversial, and they participated in a summit to mark World Mental Health Day. They stayed at the Equinox Hotel in Hudson Yards. Although they received criticism for being driven a short distance in a seven-car convoy of gas-guzzling SUVs, the trip otherwise proceeded smoothly. Meghan used the panel discussion during the summit to share her concerns about children using social media.

During their visit to New York, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, participated in various activities and addressed significant issues. Meghan expressed her concerns about the impact of social media on children, even though their own kids are still very young. She emphasized that social media is not going away and that it has devolved from its original intention of creating a positive community. She expressed a commitment to helping families deal with the challenges of social media.

Meghan arrived at the summit sporting a $987 white off-the-shoulder Altuzarra blazer with matching white pants and heels, which she accessorized with a $4,100 gold and emerald choker from Logan Hollowell

Additionally, the couple addressed the crisis in the Middle East, specifically the attack by Hamas terrorists that resulted in the tragic death of 1,300 Israeli civilians. The Archewell Foundation, founded by Prince Harry and Meghan, released a statement condemning all acts of terrorism and brutality. They expressed their support for organizations on the frontlines in Israel to provide urgent aid and assistance to innocent victims affected by the violence and suffering in the region. This statement reflects the couple's commitment to humanitarian causes and their willingness to use their platform to raise awareness and provide support in times of crisis.