After being forced to leave behind several of his royal patrons, Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan are closing the door to their real lives with a lighter charge. But despite the joint loss of eight royal positions, support from the remaining British charities and organizations in their lives is stronger than ever.
“We can all live a life of service,” the Sussex said in a February 19 statement. “The service is universal.” This service includes continuing to work closely with your remaining private sponsors – all of whom count BAZAAR.com that they are excited about the couple’s future.
For Meghan, this includes animal welfare charities, Mayhew and Smart Works, which helps empower underprivileged women back in the workplace. Prince Harry will continue with his roles as patron of the Invictus Games Foundation, the children’s charity WellChild and Rhino Conservation Botswana.
Mayhew CEO Caroline Yates says BAZAAR that the charity, of which Meghan became a patron in January 2019, is eager to continue her relationship with the Duchess. “We are very proud to have the Duchess of Sussex as our patron and very pleased with the positive impact she has had on Mayhew in the past two years,” said Yates.
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“[The duchess] helped us to illuminate the vital work we do in our local community – helping pets and vulnerable owners and defending the human-animal bond, ”she continues, who notes that the Sussex Christmas card, which was shared exclusively with charity, reached 250 million people through its social media channels. “We have also seen an increase in awareness of Mayhew and our services since we became one of the Duchess’s sponsors, and we are extremely grateful to the Duchess and our many supporters for her continued dedication and generous donations. We cannot thank our Patron enough for his continued support. “
Smart Works is equally excited to continue its work with Meghan, who launched a capsule wardrobe collection in September 2019 to raise funds and awareness for the program. “We are delighted to confirm that the Duchess of Sussex will continue to be a patron,” said a spokesman in a statement. “We are grateful for everything she has done in support of our customers and look forward to working together in the future.”
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Founded by Prince Harry in 2014 after serving in the army for 10 years, the Invictus Games Foundation has helped thousands of veterans and military personnel around the world find a new purpose and raise awareness of injured, injured and sick men and women through of its international service sporting events and charity programs. In a statement shared with BAZAAR, CEO Dominic Reid, says the foundation is proud to have the prince as its patron.
“He remains fully committed to the Games and the Invictus Games Foundation,” said Reid. “His work has had an extraordinary impact on the way disability, service and mental health are viewed around the world. And it has been instrumental in changing the lives of many. “
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British children’s charity WellChild, with which Prince Harry first worked in 2011, has also had a long relationship with royalty. Chief Executive Colin Dyer says BAZAAR they are “amazed” to still work with the duke. “He has always been a big supporter of WellChild’s work and we look forward to continuing to work with him in the future,” says Dyer, who notes that Harry recently spoke to the charity about how the existing needs of vulnerable children should not. be forgotten during the pandemic.
“He recognizes that WellChild is a lifeline for so many people and that we had to redirect many of our funding resources during the pandemic,” added Dyer. “We know that he is as passionate as we are that young people with serious health problems continue to receive the support they need while we recover, rebuild and work to return to normal life.”
Earlier this year, the couple unveiled the first initiatives for their Archewell foundation: collaborating with World Central Kitchen to help finance four new service centers around the world. The first, an installation at a primary school in the Commonwealth of Dominica country, was recently opened. The kitchen will serve the local community, as well as being equipped to help in the event of a major emergency.
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“Of course, they would like to continue with so many [of their patronages] possible, but ultimately, returning the papers was not their decision, ”said a friend of the couple BAZAAR. “They are moving forward proud of their achievements so far and looking forward to continuing the work ahead.”
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