The former first lady, Michelle Obama, has shared a touching tribute praising Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, for her humanitarian work.
In an Instagram post that Obama shared with her 33.2 million follows, she praised the royal, who is currently touring South Africa with Prince Harry and son Archie.
In the post, Obama thanks the Duchess of Sussex for “breaking the mould and making our world better for it.”
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As part of the South African tour, the duchess attended a reception at the British High Commissioner’s residence in Cape Town along with Harry.
There, the pair met with various young leaders and opinion-makers including members of the Girls Opportunity Alliance, which she is pictured with, in the Instagram post. The Alliance was founded by Michelle Obama and is part of the Obama Foundation.
How does Meghan Markle know Michelle Obama?
Recently the duchess interviewed Michelle Obama for the September issue of British Vogue which she guest-edited. In the introduction to the interview Meghan, the duchess of Sussex wrote: “Whatever your background, it’s easy to feel connected to Mrs Obama. There’s something magical about the way in which she draws you in with her endearingly frank, down-to-earth personality.”
Within the interview, the duchess asked Obama about motherhood, her parenting advice and what inspired her to start the Girls Opportunity Alliance. “Today, nearly 98 million adolescent girls around the world are not in school. That’s a tragedy – for the girls, of course, but also for all of us,” Obama told the publication.
“I formed the Girls Opportunity Alliance because I’ve seen the power of education in my own life. And I believe that every little girl, no matter her circumstances, deserves the opportunity to learn, grow and act on her knowledge,” Obama said.
Here’s everything you need to know about Meghan and Harry’s tour of South Africa.
