The Duchess of Sussex's Charities and Patronages

[rominet09]

Originally Posted by Rena M.

I find her charismatic, warm, sort of cuddly, intelligent, well spoken, self-assured and every time a look at her I have to smile I can't help myself I just smile

I have the same reaction, a smile with the thought "how perfectly beautiful she is" !

[Heavs]

I guess because it's her first year as a royal *and* everyone's on baby watch, before and after they announced. In a few years it won't be a minute by minute story every time she does something or leaves Frogmore.

[Lyonnaise]

An update and follow up from a woman who benefited from Smart Works and a bit of help from Meghan:

Tweet: https://twitter.com/Hannah_Furness/s...99713220952064

Article (which requires an account to read): https://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/...charity-smart/

[JessRulz]

As The Hubb / the Together cookbook are not a patronage of Meghan's, recent posts about the book's award have been moved to the http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...8-a-45511.html thread.

[Dman]

Minnie, the Jack Russell, that stole Meghan’s heart has found a home-
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/a...an-Markle.html

[Lyonnaise]

Some nice patronage news:

For services to Disadvantaged Women through Employment Skills Training, Joanna Hunter, Honorary Treasurer and Co-Founder of @SmartWorksHQ
collected an #OBE today (from Prince Charles!)

In January, The Duchess of Sussex became Patron of @SmartWorksHQ. The charity provide women with clothing and coaching ahead of job interviews – in 5 years they saw 11,000 people and 60% got the job.

(tweet)

[Dman]

Thursday CC:
The Duchess of Sussex, Patron, Mayhew, received Miss Caroline Yates. Chief Executive Officer.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Gertsroya...45133043286017

[Fijiro]

Originally Posted by Dman

Thursday CC:
The Duchess of Sussex, Patron, Mayhew, received Miss Caroline Yates. Chief Executive Officer.
https://mobile.twitter.com/Gertsroya...45133043286017

That's good - she's keeping in touch with her patronages.

[Lyonnaise]

Court Circular, March 12 2019

The Duchess of Sussex, Patron, Association of Commonwealth Universities, this afternoon received Dr Joanna Newman (Chief Executive and Secretary General).

(I suppose she'll meet with the last two patronages in the following two weeks and then it's Baby Sussex time!!)

[ACO]

It appears that Meghan is doing her final check ins with her patronages before she takes maternity leave.

[Lyonnaise]

Court Circular, March 13, 2019

The Duchess of Sussex, Patron, the Royal National Theatre, this afternoon received Ms Lisa Burger (executive director) and Mr Rufus Norris (artistic director).

[Fijiro]

Originally Posted by ACO

It appears that Meghan is doing her final check ins with her patronages before she takes maternity leave.

You were right. Looks like she's checked in with all four of her patronages.

[Lyonnaise]

Meghan has written the introductory message for the ACU's new strategic plan "The Road to 2030"

Here is the full document. Meghan's statement is on page 4.

Otherwise, here is a tweet with a photo of the statement.

[Lyonnaise]

Court Circular, March 22 2019
The Duchess of Sussex, Patron, this morning attended a Meeting at Smart Works, St Charles Hospital, Exmoor Street, London W10.
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The countdown to Baby Sussex can officially start as Meghan has now met with all four of her patronages.

[MaiaMia_53]

Here is an interesting, brief video chronicling the stories of three women who have been helped by the Duchess of Sussex's SmartWorks charity:

https://youtu.be/VVSKyX2yhdk

[JuliannaVictoria]

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-fa...7638-grenfell/

Duchess of Sussex's cookbook sells 130,000 copies to make £557,638 for Grenfell community kitchen

[muriel]

Originally Posted by JuliannaVictoria

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-fa...7638-grenfell/

Duchess of Sussex's cookbook sells 130,000 copies to make £557,638 for Grenfell community kitchen

That is a great initiative, well done to Meghan for getting involved.

[Rena M.]

Film about Smart Works charity

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMLcLNAThRM

[Gawin]

She's definitely a hard-working go getter!

[DuchessMia]

The capsule collection is a marvelous idea. I like that it’s a 1 to 1 donation. I hope there are plus sizes sold as well.