Meghan Markle's United Nations Ad Is More Relevant Now Than Ever
Her empowering 2015 video has resurfaced.


Self-described feminist Meghan Markle once made an appearance in a United Nations advertisement encouraging women to hold more leadership positions. Though the video, soundtracked to Florence and the Machine's "Say My Name," is a few years old and filmed during her pre-royal life, it's relevant now more than ever.
The bigger question: Is the United Nations psychic? At the end of the commercial the words "We see potential leaders everywhere" make their way across the screen right after Meghan's cameo. It couldn't be more fitting since, you know, Meghan is now a major leader in the U.K.
It makes sense that Meghan participated in the UN commercial, since she became a UN Women's Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in 2015. The ad also reads, "It's time for more women to see it in themselves. Nominate a woman in your life."
Immediately after Harry and Meghan's wedding, the royal family updated Meghan's bio on their website to reflect her feminist values. "I am proud to be a woman and a feminist," the Duchess is quoted on the site from a speech at the UN on International Women's Day in 2015.
Meghan is expected to focus on gender equality and women's issues in her new role as Duchess of Sussex. She also says Prince Harry is a feminist so, really, does it get much better than these two?
RELATED STORY
Stay In The Know
Get exclusive access to fashion and beauty trends, hot-off-the-press celebrity news, and more.
Rachel Epstein is a writer, editor, and content strategist based in New York City. Most recently, she was the Managing Editor at Coveteur, where she oversaw the site’s day-to-day editorial operations. Previously, she was an editor at Marie Claire, where she wrote and edited culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also launched and managed the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game or finding a new coffee shop.
-
Sofia Richie Grainge Styles Zebra Pants With Flip-Flops
Next stop on the tour: her elegant wedding venue in the South of France.
-
Gigi Hadid Pairs Metallic Track Pants and Mesh Flats
The controversial shoe trend is most definitely gaining steam.
-
Body Language Expert Says Kate Can't "Mask Her Emotions"
"We also saw William...mirroring the same emotions as Kate."
-
Body Language Expert Reveals Queen Elizabeth "Truly Embraced" Meghan Markle During Rare Joint Appearance as a "Double Act" in 2018
"The fact that the two of them were appearing together...was quite unique."
-
Why Princess Diana Once "Canceled Lunch" at Kensington Palace to Take Prince William and Prince Harry to McDonald's
A former royal chef revealed the relatable reason Diana took her kids to the popular fast food chain.
-
Prince William and Prince Harry Could Be "Tempted" to Secretly Bid on Their Mother's Outfits in New Auction
Who could blame them?
-
How a "Last-Minute" Message Called an Urgent "Ceasefire" Between Prince Harry and Prince William After Queen Elizabeth Died
"They are better and stronger together than they are apart."
-
How Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Paid Tribute to Princess Diana With Princess Lilibet's 4th Birthday Celebration
The Sussexes spent "two days of pure joy" at Disneyland with their children.
-
Prince William Says Family Can Be a "Mixed Bag" Amid Rift With Prince Harry
The Prince of Wales referenced tough family dynamics during a chat with soldiers.
-
Princess Lilibet Has Prince Harry's Eyes in Adorable New Fourth Birthday Photos
Proud mom Meghan shared some unseen photos of Lili—and she looks just like her dad.
-
All About Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's Two Rescue Dogs, Mamma Mia and Pula
Prince Harry says the pair are "emotional support dogs 100 percent, when they're behaving."