Meghan Markle's 1st patronages as member of the royal family announced
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, marked another first in her eight months as a member of Britain’s royal family.
Markle, who wed Prince Harry in May, will now assume her role as the royal patron of several charitable organisations.
Kensington Palace announced Meghan’s official patronages Thursday morning in a statement.
Markle, 37, will start the new roles immediately. She plans to visit one of the charities later Thursday, according to Kensington Palace.
Markle began her public charitable work in the U.K. soon after she wed Prince Harry in May. She became the fourth member of the Royal Foundation, started by William, Kate and Harry, at the time of her wedding.
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In her first high-profile, solo charity project, Markle collaborated with women at the Hubb Community Kitchen in West London on a charity cookbook that quickly became a bestseller. Her mom, Doria Ragland, flew from her home in Los Angeles to the U.K. to be with her daughter for the launch of the cookbook.
She also marked the 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage in New Zealand and touted the importance of equal access to education for women during her 16-day royal tour of New Zealand, Australia, Tonga and Fiji with Prince Harry.
The announcement of Markle’s official patronages comes as she prepares for a busy 2019.
She is expecting her first child with Harry in the spring. The couple also plan to move from Kensington Palace to Frogmore Cottage on the grounds of Windsor Estate, about 30 miles from London.
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