Yesterday, Harry & Meghan attended the 2019 Endeavour Fund Awards at Drapers’ Hall, London. The Endeavour Fund Awards recognize the achievements of the Armed Forces Community, i.e. soldiers who were injured or fell ill during their service but still practiced sports as part of their recovery. Before the receremony, the couple attended a reception where they met the nominees and other guests. The Duchess presented the Celebrating Excellence Award to Nathan Forster, a former soldier of the Parachute Regiment. VIDEO – VIDEO
Royal Engagements > 2019 > February 07 | The 2019 Endeavour Fund Awards
Royal Engagements > 2019 > February 07 | The 2019 Endeavour Fund Awards, Ceremony
Royal Engagements > 2019 > February 07 | The 2019 Endeavour Fund Awards, Ceremony
The Duchess of Sussex, born Rachel Meghan Markle, married Prince Harry at St George's Chapel, Windsor in May 2018. The couple's official residence is Kensington Palace. As well as undertaking royal duties in support of The Queen, both in the UK and overseas, The Duchess devotes her time to supporting a number of charities and organisations.
From a young age, The Duchess had a keen awareness of social issues and actively participated in charitable work. Aged 11 she successfully campaigned for a company to alter their television advert that had used sexist language to sell washing-up liquid. Her Royal Highness also volunteered at a soup kitchen in Skid Row, Los Angeles from the age of 13-17. She continued to volunteer at the soup kitchen when she would return home to Los Angeles until the age of 22.
The Royal Foundation of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex is the Patrons’ primary charitable vehicle, and hopes to become a leading philanthropic investor, effectively using its time and resources to create lasting change in targeted areas and geographies, based on need and on the interests of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and The Duke and Duchess of Sussex.
The National Theatre’s mission is to make world class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring for everyone and to be as inclusive, diverse and national as possible.
The Association of Commonwealth Universities is the world's first and oldest international university network and the only accredited organisation representing higher education across all 53 Commonwealth countries.
Smart Works helps long-term unemployed and vulnerable women regain the skills, confidence and tools to succeed at job interviews, return to employment and transform their lives.
The Mayhew is a grassroots charity working in a unique way to improve the lives of animals and people to better communities both in London and internationally.
The Duchess of Sussex became Vice President of the trust ahead of International Women's Day. The Duke of Sussex is President while Her Majesty The Queen is Patron.
The Duke & Duchess of Sussex celebrated Meghan’s first Mother’s Day by releasing this lovely image of Meghan holding little Archie Harrison’s feet Also a sweet nod to Harry’s mother Diana with the forget-me-nots in the background.
The Duchess of Sussex became patron of The Mayhew in January 2019. Meghan’s always understood the importance of having an animal in your life. The Mayhew is all about animal welfare. Whether it is caring to their medical and emotional needs or helping them find a family, they thrive to help not only these animals but the people who need some comfort in their lives.