Meghan Markle Shares How Her and Prince Harry’s Daughter Lilibet “Found Her Voice”
During a trip to Colombia with her husband Prince Harry, Meghan Markle shared how their youngest, who is only three, is learning to find her voice and speak up for herself and what matters.
“I find inspiration in the strong women around me, of course my mother being one of them,” Meghan, referencing Doria Ragland, noted during her remarks at the Afro Women and Power event August 18.
“So much of how I approach things is less about the fight, and more about, ‘how do we show up in a space and wash things over with love and kindness and generosity?’”
The Duchess of Sussex—who also shares son Archie, 5, with the Duke of Sussex—continued, “Those are the elements that inspire me.
I know how it feels when you don’t utilize your voice when you need to be heard or have something to say. I encourage our daughter to do so—who at 3 has absolutely found her voice, and we are so proud of that.”
Meghan also explained how the Archewell Foundation she and Harry founded in 2020 seeks to uplift women and children.
“I’m very, very fortunate at a young age I was able to feel as though my voice was being heard and that’s a luxury that a lot of young girls and women aren’t often afforded,” the Suits alum said.
“For us and the work we do with Archewell and the work we do as parents is ensuring that young girls feels that their voices are heard and young boys are raised to learn how to listen to girls as well. The role of men in this is crucial—and my husband is an example of this.”
The 43-year-old also provided further insight into her and Harry’s dynamic.
“Yes, we work incredibly well together as a team,” she noted, “but my husband is a great testament to the role of men in empowering women, of allowing them to know that their voices are heard. Starting at a young age all the way through adulthood, is key.”
Meghan’s comments about her daughter come as a rare moment, as she and Harry often keep the details of their family life private.
