Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are showing their support for the people of Ukraine.
27.02.2022 - 13:39 / ok.co.uk
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".
A number of high profile names have previously received the award including Colin Powell, Muhammad Ali, Rihanna and LeBron James. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter As the pair made their Hollywood debut at the ceremony, Harry took the opportunity to share his pride and gratitude for the recognition.
He said on Saturday night: "Before I begin, we would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community. "I also echo the immense gratitude for tonight, both for this award and this community for welcoming me so warmly." The Prince then touched on the different upbringings himself and his wife Meghan had experienced, but how they were "brought together for a reason".
He said: "I think it's safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason. "We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to combat injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to." The Duke and Duchess of Sussex tied the knot in Mary 2018 and later announced their decision to step back from their roles as senior members of the Royal Family.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are showing their support for the people of Ukraine.
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 and Meghan Markle are the recipients of a very prestigious honor.
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.
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.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were presented tonight with the President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards. The President’s Award recognizes special achievement and distinguished public service, with previous recipients including luminaries like Muhammad Ali and Jesse Jackson.