Duchess of Sussex ‘planned to create her own charity focusing on women and girls before she met Prince Harry’ as couple split from Royal Foundation with William and Kate
- The idea for a charitable foundation was shelved when Meghan moved to Britain
- May be revived after she and Prince Harry agreed to leave Royal Foundation
- Sources believe couple’s new foundation is likely to involve female education
The Duchess of Sussex planned to create her own charitable foundation focusing on women and girls before she met Prince Harry, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
The idea for a charitable venture was shelved when Meghan moved to Britain – but aspects may be revived following last week’s announcement that she and Harry are leaving the Royal Foundation, established with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge a decade ago.
Meghan has previously worked with various women’s organisations and became the UN’s Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in 2015. ‘She is somebody who has been involved with women’s causes since she was young,’ said a friend who revealed Meghan’s former ambition.
The idea for a charitable venture was shelved when Meghan moved to Britain – but aspects may be revived following last week’s announcement that she and Harry are leaving the Royal Foundation
‘This isn’t new, it’s something that has always driven her, from long before she met Harry.’
Sources believe the couple’s new foundation is likely to involve causes such as female education and sexual violence and, like the Royal Foundation, have a US wing.
Palace aides have sought to play down suggestions that a rift between the two couples led to the Royal Foundation splitting.
One said: ‘These changes are designed to best complement the work and responsibilities’ of the two couples ‘as they prepare for their future roles and to better align their charitable activity with their new households.’
Sources believe the couple’s new foundation is likely to involve causes such as female education and sexual violence and, like the Royal Foundation, have a US wing. Pictured, during Trooping the Colour earlier this month