During a recent visit to Colombia with Prince Harry, Meghan Markle demonstrated a heartwarming example of “women helping women” in a small yet thoughtful gesture.
On August 18, while participating in a panel discussion focused on empowering Afro-Colombian women, Meghan noticed the panellists’ discomfort due to the heat.
She took the initiative and adjusted a fan to direct its airflow towards them, providing relief and comfort.
This prompted applause and praise from Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez and others on stage.
As she returned to her seat, Meghan said in Spanish, “Women helping women.”
A fellow panellist replied in Spanish, “Well done, thank you. And what’s more, [women] resolving the situation, thank you so much.”
Meghan continued, “You see something wrong, you go to fix it. Maybe that’s just a very female thing — whether it’s a fan or something else,” she said. “That’s what we do, right, as women — we’re multitaskers, and we are fixers.”
This moment highlighted Meghan’s connection with the audience and her ability to communicate in Spanish, which she demonstrated earlier by removing her translation earpiece and delivering remarks in Spanish, expressing her admiration for Colombian culture and hospitality.
Meghan emphasized the importance of amplifying women’s voices during a panel discussion, sharing her own experience of feeling heard from a young age.
She recognized this as a privilege, not all girls and women have and highlighted the mission of the Archewell Foundation, which empowers young girls and encourages young boys to listen to and value their voices.
Meghan stressed the crucial role men play in this effort, nodding to her husband, Prince Harry, as a positive example. She continued, “It’s not just about women finding their voice, but also about men creating space for those voices to be heard.”
The Duchess proudly shared that her 3-year-old daughter, Princess Lilibet, is already discovering the power of her own voice.
As a mother, Meghan strives to be a positive role model, encouraging Lilibet to express herself confidently.
She noted that by fostering this environment, they can create a ripple effect, inspiring other young girls and women to find their voices and be heard.
“And we’re so proud of that because that is how we, as I was saying, create the conditions in which there’s a ripple effect of young girls and young women knowing that if someone else is encouraging them to use their voice and be heard, that’s what they’re going to do.”
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