The Duchess of Sussex's Charities and Patronages

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[Rena M.]

I think she will herself wear some clothes from her collection. I'm looking forward to that!

"Meghan Markle’s Patronage, Smart Works, Has Been Shortlisted For A ‘Charity Of The Year’ Award" https://www.inquisitr.com/5562929/me...ear-award/amp/

It looks like the “Meghan Effect” is at full blast this week. Kate Stephens, the CEO of Smart Works, one of the duchess’s patronages, has tweeted that the organization has been shortlisted for the “Charity Of The Year” honor by the U.K.’s Third Sector Awards.

[DuchessMia]

I think she will too, Rena M. What better way to promote the capsule collection than by wearing a few pieces when she returns to work.

[Lumutqueen]

SussexRoyal currently has an Instagram story featuring Meghan at a photo shoot for the Smartworks collection.

It’s only available for 24 hours and I cannot link it I’m afraid. Meghan is hugging the models as they arrive, dressing and adjusting the models and looking at the finished pictures. It’s really lovely to see.

[Rena M.]

Wonderful to see happy Meghan
https://www.instagram.com/stories/sussexroyal/


https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebr...lection-video/

Meghan Markle shared a glimpse of her highly-anticipated charity capsule collection of work-appropriate attire in two Instagram Story videos today.

The clips show the royal-turned-designer behind the scenes at a photo shoot promoting her range of work attire, which launches this autumn. In the footage, the duchess is seen hugging models, working with photographers, and smiling proudly from the sidelines.

"Meghan surprised everyone at Smart Works when she showed up for the shoot, " which took place today in London, a source tells BAZAAR.com.

[JR76]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

SussexRoyal currently has an Instagram story featuring Meghan at a photo shoot for the Smartworks collection.

It’s only available for 24 hours and I cannot link it I’m afraid. Meghan is hugging the models as they arrive, dressing and adjusting the models and looking at the finished pictures. It’s really lovely to see.

Omid Scobie has posted the video on Twitter
https://twitter.com/scobie/status/11...710339587?s=19

[Madame Verseau]

I like that Meghan came out with her Smart Works fashion line. She is not going to hide behind palace walls or curl up in a ball in a corner at Frogmore. And if she played demure duchess like some people think she should she would have been dragged for that. This is never complain never explain 2.0.

[DuchessMia]

Originally Posted by Rena M.

Wonderful to see happy Meghan
https://www.instagram.com/stories/sussexroyal/


https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebr...lection-video/

If that’s one of the pieces, I need to get it. Nice, functional black dress. A staple in every woman’s wardrobe.

Can’t wait to see the full video. So excited for all who are helped by Smart Works.

[Curryong]

Going to watch it soon. Smart Works must be ecstatic. This is such a boost!

[Zaira]

The video that SussexRoyal posted of Meghan at the SW shot was really lovely! And it looks like they are using actual Smart Work's benefitees for the shoot? I really loved that.

[DeeT]

This is so exciting! I like the glimpse of what we’ve seen so far. I happy for the terrific charity, Smart Works & this project will be good for the retailers too.

I’m looking forward to purchasing from the collection for myself & hopefully a good way to start some Christmas shopping too.

[gerry]

Moving on, glad to see that the Duchess is smiling broadly during photo taking sessions at the work clothes charity she supports (can't remember the name, other board members might know but please don't post angry comments about my memory disruption)

[Hallo girl]

Originally Posted by Madame Verseau

I like that Meghan came out with her Smart Works fashion line. She is not going to hide behind palace walls or curl up in a ball in a corner at Frogmore. And if she played demure duchess like some people think she should she would have been dragged for that. This is never complain never explain 2.0.

I didn't think it was her fashion line, I have seen a couple of posters on here referring to her collection or her fashion line.

It is a terrific idea, publicity for the cause and the companies involved.

Meghans involvement will give it an added boost, no question of that.

[ACO]

It has been getting amazing coverage. I saw segments on NBC, ABC and CNN. Not to mention the Vogue feature. The CEO talks about how many more women have came in for help and how many people have been donating to them or wanting to get involved in some way. Very happy for all the women involved.

[DeeT]

It’s amazing to see the great response for Smart Works & learn how they’ve been able to help many more women. I can definitely see many positive influences from this project.

“..Smart Works says it dressed 27% more women this July than the previous year as it got a boost from Markle’s involvement as a royal patron.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...AFb2of?ocid=st

[Dman]

Originally Posted by DeeT

It’s amazing to see the great response for Smart Works & learn how they’ve been able to help many more women. I can definitely see many positive influences from this project.

“..Smart Works says it dressed 27% more women this July than the previous year as it got a boost from Markle’s involvement as a royal patron.”

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/comp...AFb2of?ocid=st

That’s great! May Smart Works continue to gain success and all the women that’s benefiting from the organization.

[Lumutqueen]

https://twitter.com/royanikkhah/stat...372030977?s=21

“The Duchess of Sussex will launch the @SmartWorksHQ capsule collection on September 12, in collaboration with @Jigsaw @jlandpartners and her friend @mishanonoo in support of the charity of which Meghan is patron, that helps women back into the workplace”

[ACO]

Meghan is giving a speech and watching a panel. And with that they are all officially back.

[Cocoasneeze]

Very exciting for Smart Works and no doubt this will be a HUGE boost for them!

[Dman]

In the famous words of The Pointer Sisters - “I’m so excited, and I just can’t hide it.” It’s going to be good to see Meghan officially back at work and launching this brilliant collaboration for Smart Works.