Meghan Markle 'too academic for entertainment' - but voice 'drowned out by Sussex noise'
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have tried to establish themselves in the world of philanthropy through their Archewell Foundation.
Prince Harry and Meghan in discord with Archewell says Schofield
Meghan Markle's feminism has been overshadowed by the "Sussex noise" surrounding her and Prince Harry, according to a royal expert.
The couple established their Archewell Foundation upon their departure from the Royal Family, while even during her time as a working royal Meghan made causes focusing on young women and girls one of her priorities.
But even as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have attempted to make themselves independent from the Firm, the feud between the families has dominated the discourse surrounding them.
On International Women's Day this Friday Meghan is set to appear at the SXSW Conference as a keynote speaker on a panel of famous women to talk about "breaking barriers, challenging stereotypes, and working toward a healthier society on and off our screens".
Speaking on TalkTV royal editor Rachel Hewson explained how Meghan's role as a "feminist and global human rights advocate" is "one of the paths that she'd like to tread".
Ms Hewson referred to Meghan's extensive campaigning work but admitted that "a lot of it gets drowned out by the noise surrounding the Sussexes".
On the newly relaunched Sussex website the Duchess is described as a "a feminist and champion of human rights and gender equity", referencing her "lifelong advocacy for women and girls" as a "constant thread in her humanitarian and business ventures".
The website also discusses the positions that Meghan held while she was still working as an actress on Suits. including: "UN Women’s Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership, a World Vision Global Ambassador, and a leading Counsellor to One Young World."
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The Duchess is also patron of the organisation Smart Works, which helps women prepare to enter the workforce, and worked with the women of Grenfell in the Hubb Community Kitchen to produce the cookbook Together: Our Community Kitchen.
Her podcast series with Spotify Archetypes also featured many famous women, including Serena Williams, Paris Hilton and Mariah Carey, talking about the stereotypes and barriers they have overcome in their lives.
Despite Harry and Meghan's deal with Spotify being axed last summer, the Duchess has since signed a new deal with Lemonada Media to produce a new series.
A source told US Weekly about the new podcast that Meghan Markle considers herself "too academic for entertainment only" and does not want the podcast to be "celebrity driven".
They added that the new project will allow the Duchess to do some "inner reflecting, explaining: "She wants to do mostly philanthropic-type content."
Similarly to Archetypes, it its thought the as-yet-unnamed project will feature Meghan talking about aspects of her life with some famous guests.