Meghan joins panel of inspirational women for International Women's Day – see all the moments

The duchess arrived for the inspiring affair to a gaggle of adoring well-wishers cheering for her. As a self-proclaimed feminist, Meghan certainly must be proud to be part of such a wonderful panel.
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The 37-year-old wowed in a sweet mod mini dress from affordable British brand REISS. She paired the black-and-white number with a blazer by Alexander McQueen (one of Duchess Kate's favourite designers!), anchoring the look with her black suede Manolo Blahnik BB pumps and her favourite Stella McCartney clutch – the Shaggy Deer Faux Leather Crossbody. Of particular note was Meghan's brooch, fixed with the symbol for the Queen's Commonwealth Trust.
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The mom-to-be posed alongside British model Adwoa Aboah, former Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard, Meghan, British journalist Anne McElvoy and Camfed Regional Director Zimbabwe's Angeline Murimirwa before the panel began.
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Meghan showed off her winning smile during the talk. At one point, she asked: “If things are wrong and there is a lack of justice and an inequality, someone needs to say something — and why can’t it be you?”
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![A statement from Kensington Palace said the panel would cover “obstacles [that] still affect female empowerment across the world, including access to education and limitations within employment."
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A statement from Kensington Palace said the panel would cover “obstacles [that] still affect female empowerment across the world, including access to education and limitations within employment."
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Duchess Meghan also became Vice-President of The Queen’s Commonwealth Trust on March 8.
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The panel was held at Kings College London, an academic location she's visited multiple times as patron of the Association of Commonwealth Universities.
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Following the panel, the Suits alum left the college to greet some of her fans.
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She looked beautiful as ever in her trademark hair do – the messy bun!
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Meghan spent some time greeting her well-wishers and shaking hands.
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The Duchess of Sussex joined a group of four inspiring women for a day of empowerment! Celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, the incredible group – including musician and activist Annie Lennox, model and activist Adwoa Aboah, former Prime Minister of Australia Julia Gillard, Let Us Learn founder Chrisann Jarrett, executive director of Campaign for Female Education, Angeline Murimirwa and Anne McElvoy, Senior Editor of the Economist as host – gathered together in London to discuss the importance of raising women up.
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