Meghan MarkleandPrince Harry’s visit to the U.K. included a vital discussion on gender equality and inclusion.
Each of the delegates spoke about the social impact of their projects, from Swara Patel talking about the impact of period poverty to Shilpa Yalagadda, who shared her approach to supporting women-led businesses (Meghan isoften spotted sportingone of Yalagadda’sShiffon Co. pinky rings!).
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Misan Harriman
Photos from the event were released on Friday. Photographer Misan Harriman, who shot Meghan andPrince Harry’spregnancy photoswhile they were expecting daughter Lilibet Diana, got behind the camera to capture the event.
The photographer also shared a candid shot of the Duchess of Sussex hugging civil rights activist and humanitarian advocate Isra Chaker.
“Participating in the roundtable discussion focused on inclusion, immigrant rights, and gender equality with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex was an incredible experience,” Chaker said. “It was a privilege to have the opportunity to share my personal narrative and the advocacy work I do in support of migrant communities. I am grateful that The Duke and Duchess of Sussex create spaces like this one, to connect with activists, advocates and leaders creating positive social impact and change.”
Meghan Markle and Isra Chaker.Misan Harriman
As Meghan took her place at the 2019 event, she thanked the group for letting Harry “crash the party.”
“In terms of gender equality, which has been something I have championed for quite a long time, you know I think that conversation can’t happen without men being part of it,” Meghan said. “And this is something that is also very key to the way my husband feels and he has been working in this space since 2013, which a lot of people don’t notice as much. I think that’s what’s really important. You can’t have a conversation about women’s empowerment with just women. And so it seemed to make complete sense to let him join today.”
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.Chris Jackson/Getty
“It’s very nice to be back in the U.K., and it’s very nice to be back with all of you at One World,” Meghan began. Calling back to her history with the organization, for which she has served as a Counsellor since 2014, she said she was “probably a lot like each of you” when she first got involved — “young, ambitious, advocating for the things I deeply and profoundly believed in.”
“My worldview had expanded exponentially seeing the global community through the eyes of my child and I would ask ‘What is this world he would come to adopt?’ and ‘What can we do what can I do to make it better?’ “The Benchauthor added. Meghan andPrince Harrywelcomed sonArchiein 2019 and daughterLilibetlast year.
Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson/Getty
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They were set to attend the WellChild Awards, a charity with which Prince Harry has a longstanding relationship, in London on Sept. 8 whenQueen Elizabethdied. The couple stayed in the U.K. to attend services honoring Harry’s grandmother, including her state funeral and committal service on Sept. 19.
Afterward, theyreturned to California, where they have lived since 2020.
source: people.com
