It was announced this morning that The Duchess of Sussex would become Patron of four organisations that reflect the causes and issues with which she has long been associated, including Smart Works.
Meghan at Smart Works pic.twitter.com/llsuoj14RR
— Richard Palmer (@RoyalReporter) January 10, 2019
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 Duchess of Sussex at @SmartWorksHQ pic.twitter.com/G2a5UxCPgO
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) January 10, 2019
Meghan visited the Smart Works HQ this morning where she joined in on a discussion with volunteers and women who have received help from the charity.
The mum-to-be dazzled in a fitted black dress by maternity brand Hatch and a chic trench coat by Oscar de la Renta. The Duchess’ bump has certainly popped in recent weeks. Baby Sussex will no doubt be arriving very soon.
Speaking about the empowering charity, Meghan said: “Being part of a community that I’m so drawn to here. It’s not just donating your clothes and seeing where they land, but really being part of each other’s success stories as women.
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, picks out clothes with Patsy Wardally during her visit at Smart Works
— Elliot Wagland (@elliotwagland) January 10, 2019
via @Reuters pic.twitter.com/5zJSGWRTZg
“It’s not just hand-me-downs. It’s saying ‘this is the blazer I wore to help me land that interview and I want this to be the piece that helps this woman have that part of her story’.”
I’m so in love with #MeghanMarkle cradling Baby Sussex pic.twitter.com/7fTI1LDZUb
— Meghan Markle pics (@meghanmpics) January 10, 2019
She continued: “To know as a woman coming in, I would imagine, that you have so many other women believing in you on all the next phases is the piece that makes it so special.”
During her visit, Meghan even helped members of the Smart Works community put together outfits.
Meghan the stylist! pic.twitter.com/cxfOrOl4dw
— Rebecca English (@RE_DailyMail) January 10, 2019
The Duchess couldn’t have chosen a more empowering charity to work with. We cannot wait to see all the incredible things Meghan and Smart Works will do together in the future.
Feature Image: Elliot Wagland/Reuters
