Leaders create leaders and use their platform to elevate others. No other royal has used their platform to champion designers and small business the way Meghan Markle the Duchess of Sussex has. Charlotte Elizabeth is a household name because of Meghan Markle. When she carried the Bloomsbury sales soared 45,000%.  That is the #MeghanEffect on the brand. Meghan carried the Charlotte Elizabeth Bloomsbury bag on her first overseas trip to Ireland. She was not even a Princess of the United Kingdom, she was engaged to Prince Harry but already understood the importance of championing British business.

With fame comes opportunity, but it also includes responsibility – to advocate and share, to focus less on glass slippers and more on pushing through glass ceilings. And, if I’m lucky enough, to inspire. Meghan Markle The TIG

When it comes to women’s empowerment Meghan the Duchess of Sussex walks the walk. This is part of Meghan Markle’s public service record. Meghan  understands that equity will bring equality as a public figure she has championed #entrepreneurs and created jobs and built stronger communities in the UK and around the world. Meghan Markle the wife of Prince Harry is truly a role model and an inspiration.