Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to do their bit to support Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country.
27.02.2022 - 07:47 / hollywoodlife.com
This year’s NAACP Image Awards are officially a royal affair! Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were honored at the event with the Presidential Award, bestowed in recognition of special achievement and distinguished public service. The duo, who called the award a “true honor” and said they were “proud” to support the NAACP in a statement, looked united and happy arriving on the red carpet.
To accept the award, Meghan chose a sparkling one-shoulder gown and continued the mermaid aesthetic with long, romantic waves. Harry looked dapper as always in a black tuxedo and trimmed beard. The couple was gracious and thoughtful onstage, emphasizing how they were “deeply humbled” and how much it meant to be highlighted while surrounded by such “illustrious nominees.”
In their joint speech, Meghan emphasized how the “inspiring” legacy of the award can be furthered today by instilling additional voter protections. Harry took a moment onstage to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, sharing that they “urgently need our continued support as a global community.”
Related GalleryMeghan also recalled how she and Harry founded the Archewell foundation in the months after George Floyd was senselessly killed by Officer Derek Chauvin. after Derek held his knee on George’s neck for nine minutes and twenty-nine seconds. Meghan explained how that violent act evoked “centuries of unhealed wounds,” and shared: “In the months that followed, as my husband and I spoke with the civil rights community, we committed ourselves and our organization, Archewell, to illuminating those who are advancing racial justice and progress.”
In receiving the Presidential Award, Harry and Meghan join such esteemed company as The Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Condoleeza
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are continuing to do their bit to support Ukraine following Russia’s invasion of the country.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have donated to a number of organizations to provide support to Ukraine amid Russia's ongoing invasion. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation announced on Friday that the couple has made donations to several organizations working "on the ground to support the people of Ukraine." The organizations include HIAS, The HALO Trust, and Are We Europe.
Russian military forces invaded the country under orders given by Russian President Vladimir Putin. In the early days, the world watched as the people of Ukraine lived with sirens and explosions, as the neighboring country's forces dissipated buildings around them.
Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation has announced it will be giving a grant to one of Meghan's longstanding patronages – Smart Works.The Duchess became patron of the UK charity in January 2019, which helps to give women the confidence they need to reach their full potential, secure employment and change the trajectory of their lives.Archewell Foundation's support will help enable the creation of a vital upcoming research project for Smart Works, focusing on the data around female unemployment in the UK and the challenges faced by the women the charity supports.READ: Meghan Markle releases passionate statement to mark Black History MonthWATCH: Duke and Duchess of Sussex accept prestigious NAACP awardThe Smart Works Female Unemployment Index will look at unemployment issues that affect women across the UK, with the aim of creating an annual benchmark against which progress and change can be tracked.
As the devastating attack in Ukraine continued, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took a moment to vocalize their support for the country once again while accepting an award over the weekend.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reiterated their support for the people of Ukraine as they accepted an award at the NAACP Awards on Saturday night. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who were honored with the President’s Award, spoke about those in Ukraine impacted by the ongoing Russian invasion. "We would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine who urgently need our continued support as a global community," said Prince Harry while standing next to his wife.The couple was recognized for their outreach efforts in the U.S.
Prince Harry has said he and his wife Meghan Markle were "brought together for a reason" as he discussed their "commitment to a life of service".The Duke of Sussex, 37, also acknowledged he and his wife Meghan, 40, "come from very different backgrounds" as they collected a joint award together. Harry and Meghan were special guests at the Images Awards, where they were honoured the the NAACP President's Awards to mark their "distinguished public service".
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are the recipients of a very prestigious honor.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honored with the prestigious President's Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.The President's Award aims to recognize those who have demonstrated special achievement and distinguished public service. Some of the past recipients include Muhammad Ali, Rev.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honored with the prestigious President's Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were bestowed with the honor Saturday during the live televised portion of the event. The President's Award aims to recognize those who have demonstrated special achievement and distinguished public service.
As the world watches in horror and sadness at what is happening in Ukraine right now, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are making an official statement on the invasion.