King Charles III’s office has released an important statement with Duchess Sophie’s stunning pictures on the royal family’s official website after Meghan Markle’s surprising announcement.
The royal family shared exciting update about the Duchess of Edinburgh’s major achievement in the US hour after Meghan’s latest post about her podcast.
Prince Edward’s wife Sophie performed an important royal engagement in the US, where Harry and Meghan live with their two children Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.
The Palace shared details about the Sophie’s visit along with her photos: “This week, The Duchess of Edinburgh was in New York to attend the UN’s 69th Commission on the Status of Women. @UKUN.”
The statement continued: “The Duchess attended the meeting – the largest globally on gender equality – as Global Ambassador of @IAPB and a Champion of the UN’s Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda.”
It added: “In a keynote address at a UN Friends of Vision group meeting, Her Royal Highness highlighted the important connection between eye health and gender equality.
The Duchess, as Patron of @PlanInternational, also attended a meeting with youth advocates from Lebanon, Ethiopia, Peru, and Jordan who shared their experiences of living through conflict and crisis.
The Duchess of Edinburgh participated in a meaningful meeting in New York City, organised by Plan International UK, a global charity striving for a fairer world for children and equality for girls.
Earlier, the official Instagram account of Plan UK released photos of Sophie’s meeting with young women, stating: “We’re proud to have our Royal Patron, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh meet with young women advocates from around the world in New York, reinforcing her commitment to championing girls’ rights.”
