Duchess Meghan: Big emotions at the last appointment in Buckingham Palace?

Duchess Meghan (38) made her last appointment on Monday as a senior member of the British royal family at Buckingham Palace. Some selected journalists were allowed to be present when the Duchess of Sussex emotionally said goodbye to her guests, according to media reports.

"These things are important to me!"

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Commonwealth University Association, the Chevening Scholarship and the Blue Charter Society from 11 Commonwealth countries. It was all about education, a topic that is very close to Meghan's heart. "The value and importance of higher education is that it should be accessible to everyone regardless of background," said the former US actress at the beginning of the event.

The further course of the event also dealt with plastic pollution of the oceans, the construction of sustainable cities, the improvement of health systems, and job and economic growth, according to the official Instagram account "sussexroyal". There is also a video in which Meghan talks to the representatives, highlighted by the cheerful sounds of the hit "Pata Pata" by the South African singer Miriam Makeba (1932-2008). Striking: There is a lot of laughter in the video, the Duchess appears relaxed and relaxed.

During the meeting, Meghan also reportedly said how much she thought about these events: "I think it is so important to actually deal with people," she said. "These things are important to me!"

According to media reports, after this final appointment, Meghan flew back to Canada to son Archie (10 months) while Prince Harry (35) is said to still be in the UK. The couple will officially give up their royal duties on March 31.