Meghan Markle Jokes That She Wants to Put Her Feet Up At This Stage of Pregnancy
- As Meghan Markle's due date approaches, the duchess has taken to making jokes about her pregnancy.
- Appearing on a panel at King's College in London this week in honor of International Women's Day, Meghan also discussed feminism at length.
- It's thought that Meghan's due date is sometime in April 2019.
Meghan Markle made a solo appearance for International Women's Day this week, to speak on a panel hosted by the Queen's Commonwealth Trust, of which she is now the Vice-President.
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Meghan joined an incredible panel of women including British model Adwoa Aboah, musician and activist Annie Lennox, Let Us Learn founder Chrisann Jarrett, Global Institute for Women's Leadership Chair Julia Gillard, and CAMFED Executive Director Angeline Murimirwa.
During the panel, when asked how she would be treating herself on International Women's Day, Meghan joked, "I'll put my feet up, because that's a deserved treat, especially at this stage of pregnancy."
While Meghan discussed many important topics at length, she also took a moment to reflect on all of the women she was grateful for. According to royal correspondent Omid Scobie on Twitter, Meghan said, "The women in my life that I want to celebrate, I will continue to send some love to today. But also the men who are championing all of us as part of this journey is great."
For the royal visit, Meghan wore a stunning minidress by Reiss, with a chic black McQueen blazer and her favorite Manolo Blahnik BB pumps. She accessorized the look with Jessica McCormack Signature Diamond Gyset Hoop earrings, while she carried a Stella McCartney clutch.
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Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
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