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Meghan Markleis thinking ofDoria RaglandandPrincess Diananear Mother’s Day.
The Duchess of Sussex, 41, paid tribute to mother and her late mother-in-law at theMs. Foundation2023Women of Vision Awards: Celebrating Generations of Progress & Powerin New York City on Tuesday night. Meghanattended the eventwith her mom and husbandPrince Harry, where she shouted out the example Doria set in a speech on stage while shimmering in Princess Diana’sdiamond tennis bracelet.
The Duchess of Sussex was recognized as a Woman of Vision Award honoree for her global advocacy to empower women and girls, reflecting on what it meant to seeMs.magazine at home while growing up in her acceptance speech. The awards ceremony came just a few days after Mother’s Day on May 14, making the nods to her mother and mother-in-law all the more thoughtful.
“I was too young at the time to know what most of it meant. But I also knew that to my mom, to my dear mom, who I’m honored to have with me tonight, I knew the significance of these magazines was important,” she continued. “I mean, it wasn’t a one-off. She had a subscription and having these pages in our home, it signaled to me that there was just so much more than the dolled-up covers and the images that you would see on the grocery store covers. It signaled to me that substance mattered.”
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The audience applauded when Meghan referenced Doria, though they might not have caught her glittering tribute toPrince Harry’s mom.
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A little over a year after they met on ablind datein July 2016,Prince Harryand Meghan announced their engagement in November 2017.
Announcement Of Prince Harry’s Engagement To Meghan Markle.Karwai Tang/WireImage
During their engagement interview with the BBC,King Charles' youngest son said he incorporated his late mother’s jewels “to make sure that she’s with us on this crazy journey together.” Six months later, Harry and Meghan wed in astorybook ceremonyat St. George’s Chapel in Windsor in May 2018.
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The couple’s night out in New York closed on a frightening note after they were involved in a “near catastrophic car chaseat the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi,” a spokesperson said.Prince Harry, Meghan and Doria were leaving the Ms. Foundation 2023 Women of Vision Awards at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in Manhattan when the incident is said to have occurred.
Doria Ragland, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
“Last night, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and Ms. Ragland were involved in a near catastrophic car chase at the hands of a ring of highly aggressive paparazzi. This relentless pursuit, lasting over two hours, resulted in multiple near collisions involving other drivers on the road, pedestrians and two NYPD officers,” a spokeperson forPrince Harryand Meghan said in a statement to PEOPLE.
“While being a public figure comes with a level of interest from the public, it should never come at the cost of anyone’s safety,” they continued. “Dissemination of these images, given the ways in which they were obtained, encourages a highly intrusive practice that is dangerous to all in involved.”
Prince Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, died in a 1997 car crash in Paris that also involved photographers pursuing her vehicle. New York City Mayor Eric Adamsreferenced this eventwhile briefly commenting on the news Wednesday.
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During a public safety announcement about retail theft, a reporter asked Adams if he could share any information or comment about the chase involving Harry and Meghan.
“I thought that was a bit reckless and irresponsible,” Adams added.
Prince Harryis alsopursuing legal actionin the U.K. regarding the removal of his security after stepping back from his royal role. Harry’s legal team has previously stated that he “does not feel safe” bringing his children to the U.K. because his U.S. security team does not have jurisdiction in the U.K. or access to U.K. government intelligence.
source: people.com
