May 12, 2021 - 10:41 BST Danielle Stacey The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation announced a multi-year global partnership with Procter & Gamble on Tuesday, and for Meghan, it links back to her childhood when she first spoke out for women's rights.
The statement added:"Through Archewell Foundation, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on a mission to build a more equitable and just future for women and girls.MORE: Heavily pregnant Meghan Markle makes star-studded appearance at music concertThe Duchess hosted an International Women's Day panel in 2019
Meghan actually spoke of the story in her International Women's Day speech in 2015. She said:"My 11-year-old self worked out that if I really wanted someone to hear me, well then I should write a letter to the First Lady." Throughout her philanthropic work and when she joined the royal family in 2018, Meghan has continued to campaign for women and girls' rights.