Meghan Markle.Photo: Neil Mockford/GC Images01of 17Meghan Markle.Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan Marklehas officially completed her tour of all four of her new causes with a visit to theAssociation of Commonwealth Universitieson Thursday.02of 17Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson/GettyThe Duchess of Sussex went to see the last ofthe set of official patronagesshe recently announced would help define her public life.03of 17Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan, who is expecting her first child in late April, arrived in her black Givenchy coat, which she previously wore last year on Remembrance Sunday.04of 17Meghan Markle.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyAnd she changed up her usual hairstyle — which she usually wears down or in amessy bun— and debuted her first top knot.05of 17Chris Jackson/GettyThe sleek look showed off herDean Davidson “Midi Knockout"stud earrings, which she has worn before.06of 17REX/ShutterstockMeghan headed to the City University in London to meet with students and academics from the Association of Commonwealth Universities network.07of 17Meghan Markle.Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockIt came a day after husbandPrince Harry, 34, had made hisown Commonwealth-based visitwhen he took part in a roundtable discussion with young leaders from around the world in his role as the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.08of 17REX/ShutterstockOn Thursday’s visit, she talked with students from the Commonwealth who are now studying in the U.K. and for whom access to university has transformed their lives.09of 17REX/ShutterstockWhen Meghan was announced as the new patron, Secretary-General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Dr. Joanna Newsom, told PEOPLE, “She’s going to be a fantastic patron. She’s going to be a very powerful champion of the causes that the ACU worries about and champions itself. She has a track record in being a champion of causes like support for women and social mobility and improving access to education across the world. These are all issues that the ACU care about.“10of 17Meghan Markle.REX/ShutterstockThe Queen, 92, was patron for 33 years. “If the patronage was to be handed over, we are thrilled it is going to be the duchess. But there is a legacy too – and we have theQueen ElizabethCommonwealth Scholarship and these are now open for application.“11of 17Meghan Markle.REX/Shutterstock"She’s really enthusiastic and extremely articulate on higher education. She is also a graduate of Northwestern and she understands the world of higher education,” Dr. Newsom said. “She is capable of understanding the whole range of issues in higher education. She is an articulate speaker and very inspirational — and easy to speak to.“12of 17People watch from a high vantage point to see Meghan Markle.Frank Augstein/AP/REX/ShutterstockLarge crowds gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of Meghan.13of 17REX/ShutterstockLast month at the ACU, the royal mom-to-be met university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality and climate change.14of 17REX/ShutterstockThe ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network, with more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.15of 17Chris Jackson/GettyMeghan stopped to greet the crowd as she made her way back outside.16of 17DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/GettySome lucky fans even got a handshake!17of 17Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan has now officially visited all four of her patronages!
Meghan Markle.Photo: Neil Mockford/GC Images
01of 17Meghan Markle.Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan Marklehas officially completed her tour of all four of her new causes with a visit to theAssociation of Commonwealth Universitieson Thursday.02of 17Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson/GettyThe Duchess of Sussex went to see the last ofthe set of official patronagesshe recently announced would help define her public life.03of 17Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan, who is expecting her first child in late April, arrived in her black Givenchy coat, which she previously wore last year on Remembrance Sunday.04of 17Meghan Markle.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyAnd she changed up her usual hairstyle — which she usually wears down or in amessy bun— and debuted her first top knot.05of 17Chris Jackson/GettyThe sleek look showed off herDean Davidson “Midi Knockout"stud earrings, which she has worn before.06of 17REX/ShutterstockMeghan headed to the City University in London to meet with students and academics from the Association of Commonwealth Universities network.07of 17Meghan Markle.Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockIt came a day after husbandPrince Harry, 34, had made hisown Commonwealth-based visitwhen he took part in a roundtable discussion with young leaders from around the world in his role as the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.08of 17REX/ShutterstockOn Thursday’s visit, she talked with students from the Commonwealth who are now studying in the U.K. and for whom access to university has transformed their lives.09of 17REX/ShutterstockWhen Meghan was announced as the new patron, Secretary-General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Dr. Joanna Newsom, told PEOPLE, “She’s going to be a fantastic patron. She’s going to be a very powerful champion of the causes that the ACU worries about and champions itself. She has a track record in being a champion of causes like support for women and social mobility and improving access to education across the world. These are all issues that the ACU care about.“10of 17Meghan Markle.REX/ShutterstockThe Queen, 92, was patron for 33 years. “If the patronage was to be handed over, we are thrilled it is going to be the duchess. But there is a legacy too – and we have theQueen ElizabethCommonwealth Scholarship and these are now open for application.“11of 17Meghan Markle.REX/Shutterstock"She’s really enthusiastic and extremely articulate on higher education. She is also a graduate of Northwestern and she understands the world of higher education,” Dr. Newsom said. “She is capable of understanding the whole range of issues in higher education. She is an articulate speaker and very inspirational — and easy to speak to.“12of 17People watch from a high vantage point to see Meghan Markle.Frank Augstein/AP/REX/ShutterstockLarge crowds gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of Meghan.13of 17REX/ShutterstockLast month at the ACU, the royal mom-to-be met university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality and climate change.14of 17REX/ShutterstockThe ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network, with more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.15of 17Chris Jackson/GettyMeghan stopped to greet the crowd as she made her way back outside.16of 17DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/GettySome lucky fans even got a handshake!17of 17Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan has now officially visited all four of her patronages!
01of 17Meghan Markle.Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan Marklehas officially completed her tour of all four of her new causes with a visit to theAssociation of Commonwealth Universitieson Thursday.
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Meghan Markle.Neil Mockford/GC Images
Meghan Marklehas officially completed her tour of all four of her new causes with a visit to theAssociation of Commonwealth Universitieson Thursday.
02of 17Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson/GettyThe Duchess of Sussex went to see the last ofthe set of official patronagesshe recently announced would help define her public life.
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Meghan Markle.Chris Jackson/Getty
The Duchess of Sussex went to see the last ofthe set of official patronagesshe recently announced would help define her public life.
03of 17Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockMeghan, who is expecting her first child in late April, arrived in her black Givenchy coat, which she previously wore last year on Remembrance Sunday.
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Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
Meghan, who is expecting her first child in late April, arrived in her black Givenchy coat, which she previously wore last year on Remembrance Sunday.
04of 17Meghan Markle.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via GettyAnd she changed up her usual hairstyle — which she usually wears down or in amessy bun— and debuted her first top knot.
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Meghan Markle.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty
And she changed up her usual hairstyle — which she usually wears down or in amessy bun— and debuted her first top knot.
05of 17Chris Jackson/GettyThe sleek look showed off herDean Davidson “Midi Knockout"stud earrings, which she has worn before.
05of 17
Chris Jackson/Getty
The sleek look showed off herDean Davidson “Midi Knockout"stud earrings, which she has worn before.
06of 17REX/ShutterstockMeghan headed to the City University in London to meet with students and academics from the Association of Commonwealth Universities network.
06of 17
REX/Shutterstock
Meghan headed to the City University in London to meet with students and academics from the Association of Commonwealth Universities network.
07of 17Meghan Markle.Tim Rooke/REX/ShutterstockIt came a day after husbandPrince Harry, 34, had made hisown Commonwealth-based visitwhen he took part in a roundtable discussion with young leaders from around the world in his role as the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.
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Meghan Markle.Tim Rooke/REX/Shutterstock
It came a day after husbandPrince Harry, 34, had made hisown Commonwealth-based visitwhen he took part in a roundtable discussion with young leaders from around the world in his role as the Commonwealth Youth Ambassador.
08of 17REX/ShutterstockOn Thursday’s visit, she talked with students from the Commonwealth who are now studying in the U.K. and for whom access to university has transformed their lives.
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On Thursday’s visit, she talked with students from the Commonwealth who are now studying in the U.K. and for whom access to university has transformed their lives.
09of 17REX/ShutterstockWhen Meghan was announced as the new patron, Secretary-General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Dr. Joanna Newsom, told PEOPLE, “She’s going to be a fantastic patron. She’s going to be a very powerful champion of the causes that the ACU worries about and champions itself. She has a track record in being a champion of causes like support for women and social mobility and improving access to education across the world. These are all issues that the ACU care about.”
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When Meghan was announced as the new patron, Secretary-General of the Association of Commonwealth Universities, Dr. Joanna Newsom, told PEOPLE, “She’s going to be a fantastic patron. She’s going to be a very powerful champion of the causes that the ACU worries about and champions itself. She has a track record in being a champion of causes like support for women and social mobility and improving access to education across the world. These are all issues that the ACU care about.”
10of 17Meghan Markle.REX/ShutterstockThe Queen, 92, was patron for 33 years. “If the patronage was to be handed over, we are thrilled it is going to be the duchess. But there is a legacy too – and we have theQueen ElizabethCommonwealth Scholarship and these are now open for application.”
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Meghan Markle.REX/Shutterstock
The Queen, 92, was patron for 33 years. “If the patronage was to be handed over, we are thrilled it is going to be the duchess. But there is a legacy too – and we have theQueen ElizabethCommonwealth Scholarship and these are now open for application.”
11of 17Meghan Markle.REX/Shutterstock"She’s really enthusiastic and extremely articulate on higher education. She is also a graduate of Northwestern and she understands the world of higher education,” Dr. Newsom said. “She is capable of understanding the whole range of issues in higher education. She is an articulate speaker and very inspirational — and easy to speak to.”
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“She’s really enthusiastic and extremely articulate on higher education. She is also a graduate of Northwestern and she understands the world of higher education,” Dr. Newsom said. “She is capable of understanding the whole range of issues in higher education. She is an articulate speaker and very inspirational — and easy to speak to.”
12of 17People watch from a high vantage point to see Meghan Markle.Frank Augstein/AP/REX/ShutterstockLarge crowds gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of Meghan.
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People watch from a high vantage point to see Meghan Markle.Frank Augstein/AP/REX/Shutterstock
Large crowds gathered, hoping to catch a glimpse of Meghan.
13of 17REX/ShutterstockLast month at the ACU, the royal mom-to-be met university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality and climate change.
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Last month at the ACU, the royal mom-to-be met university leaders, academics and international scholarship students as they discussed the role of higher education in addressing issues such as human trafficking, modern slavery, gender equality and climate change.
14of 17REX/ShutterstockThe ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network, with more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.
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The ACU is the world’s first and oldest international university network, with more than 500 member institutions in over 50 countries.
15of 17Chris Jackson/GettyMeghan stopped to greet the crowd as she made her way back outside.
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Meghan stopped to greet the crowd as she made her way back outside.
16of 17DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/GettySome lucky fans even got a handshake!
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DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty
Some lucky fans even got a handshake!
17of 17Neil Mockford/GC ImagesMeghan has now officially visited all four of her patronages!
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Neil Mockford/GC Images
Meghan has now officially visited all four of her patronages!
source: people.com
