The Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle  has become Vice-President of The Queens Commonwealth Trust, of which The Queen is Patron, and The Duke of Sussex is President.

In her new role, The Duchess will highlight the Trust’s partnerships with young people across the Commonwealth, and in particular its work supporting women and girls.

In celebration of International Women’s Day,Meghan Markle joined a special panel discussion of female thought-leaders and activists convened by The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust, to discuss a range of issues affecting women today.