All of us here at Duchess of Impact wanted to take a moment to thank all of our partners, supporters, viewers, subscribers, friends, and family for your support over the past year, it has been amazing! Meghan and Harry were part of the Time 100 Most Influential People in the world of 2021.

1. It’s been a year of many important developments in the lives of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, and we have been fortunate enough to be able to share with you many of their positive and impactful stories. On June 4 the Duke and Duchess welcomed Princess Lili-Diana.
2. The Duchess published her debut children’s book “The Bench which became a New York Times and Amazon Bestseller instantly. It was translated into Spanish and Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese to mention a few languages. Meghan Markle Duchess of Sussex is undeniably the Duchess of Influence.
3. The Mumbai location will be the third in a series of four Community Relief Centers that Archewell has committed to develop in regions of the world disproportionately affected by natural disaster. Construction has already been completed on a relief center in the Commonwealth of Dominica; development of a relief center in Puerto Rico is underway.
4. At the beginning of 2021 when Harry and Meghan heard of the devastating winter storm in Texas they knew they had to help. Their Archewell Foundation, supported Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support in Dallas replacing the roof at, an organization which provides services to women and families who have experienced domestic violence including emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, and pro-bono legal services.
5. When Meghan turned 40 her ask what that all spend 40 minutes mentoring and job shadowing young women. The initiative helps women regain confidence in the work force.
6. The Pallets and pallets of diapers are part of the Archewell “Million Acts of Love Campaign” in partnership with Proctor and Gamble. They deeply appreciate the significance of community support, safe and accessible pregnancy resources, and trusted guidance in a nurturing setting. These ingredients are essential to not just our physical health, but our mental well-being, leading a compassionate community that lives these values

8. Mellody Hobson and Duchess Meghan Empowering Women Through Financial Literacy. Mellody Hobson and Meghan Markle were speakers at the New York Times DealBook Summit. The Summit brings together some of the most influential minds in business, policy, and culture. They take stock of a world in the midst of rapid reinvention, grappling with the ripples of Covid and rewriting the rules in real time. Meghan emphasized the importance of financial literacy, and understanding the stock market.

9. Meghan Duchess of Sussex Donated $20,000 to Twist of Greatness charity on the Ellen Show.

10. Prince Harry and his beautiful wife Duchess Meghan Markle committed themselves to remembering, reflecting, and honoring service members, veterans, and military families from around the world.” Prince Harry spent a decade in the military, and for Veterans Day, he and Meghan paid tribute to his fellow soldiers. The royal couple took a trip to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in New Jersey for a luncheon and meet-and-greet with service members across six military branches plus their spouses.

At the luncheon, the Meghan and Harry talked about mental health, giving back in service, and the importance of community. Prince Harry told the audience at the Intrepid awards the previous evening that the mind is just like a muscle. It experiences trauma and pain, whether in conflict or at home, whether in uniform or not. It needs training…as well as recovery and care, no matter who you are and no matter what you do. Our physical health and mental health are one in the same, and just as much as we aspire to be physically fit, so too we need to be mentally fit. The duke retired from military service in 2015. Throughout the visit, he opened up about the formative experience. The military made him the man he is today.

11.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attended the Salute to Freedom gala at New York’s Intrepid Museum with her husband, Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex, served in the British armed forces for 10 years.

12. Prince Harry played polo in Aspen Colorado and raised $3.5 million or £2.6 million. Including a personal donation of $1.5 million. Sentebale, was founded by Harry alongside Prince Seeiso of Lesotho in 2006. It’s dedicated to supporting the wellbeing and mental health of vulnerable children and young people in the countries of Lesotho, Botswana, and Malawi.

13.The Duke and Duchess also donated reading nooks in Graham Windham nonprofit locations across the city to support families’ access to books and promote child literacy.

14. Duchess donated two garden boxes packed with vegetables and herbs in response to a need for easier access to fresh and healthy food in the Harlem community school.

15. The Duke and Duchess visited New York City and made a $25,000 donation to the Melba’s restaurant workers fund. The fund assists employees and other restaurant workers, facing food insecurity.

16.In honor of Mother’s Day, Prince Harry and Meghan, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, recognized Harvest Home, a Los Angeles–based organization. It uplifts expectant mothers who are experiencing homelessness. Providing housing and going to great lengths to provide programs that help them start their mothering journey on a stronger foot, benefiting their families for generations to come.

17.The philanthropist Meghan Duchess of Sussex wife of Prince Harry gifted workers at Paid Leave for the U.S., a group campaigning for paid family and medical leave with $25 Starbucks vouchers through her and Prince Harry’s Archewell Foundation.

The Duke and Duchess Meghan and Harry believe that compassion is the defining cultural force of the 21st century, and through their work they support a growing community of partner organizations fueling systemic cultural change. At Archewell Foundation, they listen to people and their communities, help them tell their stories, put real action behind words, and spotlight a new generation of leadership.

We are very grateful to you for taking your valuable time to connect with us on our website or social media. We would like to take this opportunity and say thank you for making this year a success for Duchess of Impact.

We look forward to bringing you more informative Harry and Meghan stories in 2022. We wish you all a prosperous new year.