Meghan Markle visited a women’s center in Vancouver, Canada, on Tuesday in her first public engagement since last week’s shock announcement that she and husband Prince Harry would “step back” as senior members of the royal family.
The Duchess of Sussex discussed “issues affecting women in the community” during her visit to the Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre, according to a Facebook post shared by the organization.
“Look who we had tea with today,” the center captioned a picture:
The center ― whose mission is “to provide a safe, non-judgmental environment for women from all walks of life, who live and/or work in the Downtown Eastside” ― did not immediately reply to HuffPost’s request for further information about the visit.
It came, however, amid heightened scrutiny of Meghan and Harry following their decision to split time between the United Kingdom and Canada and work to become financially independent. Meghan travelled to Canada with the couple’s son Archie following the announcement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced last week that they would "step back" as senior members of the British royal family. (Photo: zz/KGC-03/STAR MAX/IPx)
Queen Elizabeth II and Princes Charles, William and Harry held talks at the queen’s Sandringham Estate on Monday as the complicated process of extricating Harry and Meghan from the royal family continued.
The queen called the discussions “very constructive,” adding she was “entirely supportive of Harry and Meghan’s desire to create a new life as a young family.”
“Although we would have preferred them to remain full-time working Members of the Royal Family, we respect and understand their wish to live a more independent life as a family while remaining a valued part of my family,” the queen added in her statement.
Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, walk during their visit in Birkenhead, Britain.
Jan. 16
The Duchess of Sussex arrives for her visit to the Mayhew, an animal welfare charity in London.
Jan. 16
Harry and Meghan attend the premiere of Cirque du Soleil's "Totem" at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Jan. 30
The Duchess of Sussex visits the National Theatre in London.
Jan. 31
Meghan reacts as she leaves after meeting with students and academics from across the Association of Commonwealth Universities at City University in London.
Feb. 1
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit Bristol Old Vic.
Feb. 7
Meghan attends the Endeavour Fund awards at Drapers' Hall in London.
Feb. 12
The Duchess of Sussex attends a gala performance of "The Wider Earth" in support of the Queen’s Commonwealth Trust & the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy in London.
Feb. 23
Meghan arrives at Casablanca airport in Casablanca, Morocco.
Feb. 24
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit a local secondary school to meet students and teachers in Asni, Morocco.
Feb. 24
Meghan attends a reception hosted by the British ambassador to Morocco at the British Residence in Rabat during the second day of her tour of Morocco.
Feb. 25
Harry and Meghan visit the Andalusian Gardens to hear about youth empowerment in Rabat, Morocco.
Feb. 25
Harry and Meghan during an audience at King Mohammed VI of Morocco's residence in Rabat.
March 5
The Duchess of Sussex and Princess Anne attend a reception to mark the 50th anniversary of the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace in London.
March 6
Harry and Meghan attend the WE Day UK event in Wembley, London.
March 8
The Duchess of Sussex departs after joining a panel discussion to mark International Women's Day at King's College London.
March 11
Meghan attends a Commonwealth Day Youth Event at Canada House in London.
March 11
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend the Commonwealth Day service at Westminster Abbey in London.
March 19
Meghan and Harry depart New Zealand House in London after signing the book of condolence following the New Zealand terror attack that saw at least 50 people killed at a mosque in Christchurch.
May 8
Meghan and Harry are seen with their baby son, Archie, in St. George's Hall at Windsor Castle.
June 8
Meghan and Harry in a horse-drawn carriage during Trooping the Color, the Queen's annual birthday parade, in London.
June 29
Harry and Meghan look on during the pre-game ceremonies before the MLB London Series game between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees.
June 29
Harry and Meghan join the New York Yankees in their clubhouse and receive gifts for Archie ahead of their match against the Boston Red Sox at the London Stadium.
July 4
Meghan looks on as Serena Williams of the U.S. wins her second-round match against Slovenia's Kaja Juvan at Wimbledon.
July 6
This official christening photograph released by the duke and duchess shows Harry and Meghan with their son, Archie, and other members of the royal family.
July 13
The Duchess of Sussex and the Duchess of Cambridge in the Royal Box ahead of the Wimbledon women's final between Serena Williams of the U.S. and Romania's Simona Halep.
July 14
Harry and Meghan attend "The Lion King" European premiere at Leicester Square in London.
July 28
This undated handout photo issued by Kensington Palace on July 28 shows the Duchess of Sussex, patron of Smart Works, in the workroom of the Smart Works London office.
Sept. 7
Meghan is greeted by Alexis Ohanian, Serena Williams' husband, as she arrives at the team box to watch Williams during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York City.
Sept. 12
Meghan departs after attending the launch of the Smart Works capsule collection in London.
Sept. 23
Meghan visits the Nyanga Township in Cape Town with Harry during their royal tour of South Africa.
Sept. 24
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend Heritage Day public holiday celebrations in the Bo Kaap district of Cape Town, during the royal tour of South Africa.
Sept. 24
Meghan visits Waves for Change, a nongovernmental organization, at Monwabisi Beach with Harry in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sept. 24
Harry and Meghan attend a reception for young people, community and civil society leaders at the Residence of the British High Commissioner in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sept. 25
Meghan visits the African not-for-profit organization mothers2mothers in Cape Town on the third day of the royal tour of South Africa.
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