Meghan Markle ready to hit the ground running
Upon being a member of the British royal family, Meghan Markle wants to hit the ground running. She wants to use her position to highlight the empowerment of women.
“For me it’s very important to want to hit the ground running… Even if it’s doing it quietly behind the scenes, which is what I’ve focused my energy on thus far.”
Markle said this while attending an event in London alongside Harry, Prince William and Kate Middleton.
Royal Foundation
This was the first joint engagement by the two couples. They celebrated the work of the Royal Foundation. The foundation supports charities including the Heads Together mental-health campaign and the Invictus Games for injured troops.
TRH & Ms. Markle spoke to @TinaDaheley about the inspiration behind The Royal Foundation, the issues that are close to their hearts, and their ambitions for the future. pic.twitter.com/uzNXttVXpe
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2018
During a question and answer session, Markle said she was still new to her role. For her however, it’s very important to want to hit the ground running.
She is set to marry Prince Harry in May.
Harry said he and Markle are pretty tied up with planning a wedding at the moment. They however look forward to working with William and Kate on charitable projects.
He joked that the foursome were now stuck together.
"We feel a tremendous responsibility to play our part in effecting societal change for the better” – Prince Harry sums up the Royal Foundation's ambition for change and the work that inspires him pic.twitter.com/UyKtpSkDed
— The Prince and Princess of Wales (@KensingtonRoyal) February 28, 2018
