
- Meghan Markle gave an inspiring keynote speech (opens in new tab) at the 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit on Tuesday, July 14.
- The Duchess of Sussex applauded young women for leading the work on "racial justice, gender, climate change, mental health and wellbeing, on civic engagement, on public service."
- "Believing in true equality is not enough. It’s going to take more than belief. We have to work for it every day—even when it's hard, even when it makes others feel uneasy," Meghan said.
- To deliver the speech, she wore a blue silk Adam Lippes top, offering some serious workwear inspiration for whenever you return to the office.
If you haven't yet watched Meghan Markle's empowering keynote speech at Tuesday's 2020 Girl Up Leadership Summit, you might want to set aside eight minutes and 54 seconds to scroll down and do so right now. The Duchess of Sussex told young women, "This is a humanity that desperately needs you. To push it, to push us, forcefully in a more inclusive, more just, and more empathetic direction." She added, "Believing in true equality is not enough. It’s going to take more than belief. We have to work for it every day—even when it's hard, even when it makes others feel uneasy,"
Meghan commended Girl Up participants for leading the work on "racial justice, gender, climate change, mental health and wellbeing, on civic engagement, on public service, on so much more," continuing, "Girl Up members are organizing Black Lives Matter protests around the world, you are creating films to encourage your peers to become activist leaders, you are reforming the criminal justice system, you are telling your school boards we need more mental health resources for all ages, you are leading coalitions to end gun violence."
"Look, sometimes it’s not obvious what to do," the Duchess said. "Often, it’s fear that paralyzes us and stops us from being brave and being bold. But don’t underestimate that you have some of those answers within. Don’t underestimate your ability to push through the fear. You have, rooted in your convictions, the ability to craft a world that you know is just and kind. Your gut will tell you what’s right and what’s wrong; what’s fair and what's unfair. The hardest part—and it was the hardest part for me—is to chase your convictions with action." Watch Meghan's full speech below, or read a transcript here (opens in new tab).
To deliver the speech, Meghan wore an ensemble that's sure to inspire an awful lot of back-to-the-office outfits, whenever said return to the office may be. She wore a blue silk top from Adam Lippes, as well as her Cartier Love bracelet, according (opens in new tab) to royal style trackers Meghan's Mirror. The look is elegant, stylish, and capable of seriously elevating your office wardrobe.
Alas, Meghan's exact top is sold out, but the brand has a number of super-chic lookalike blouses on offer—and some of them are on sale:
Meghan Markle's Most Iconic Fashion Moments
March 9, 2020
Meghan and Prince Harry attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey with all of the royal family. Meghan is wearing a custom Emilia Wickstead dress and carrying a Gabriela Hearst Demi bag (opens in new tab); she's also wearing Birks earrings and Aquazzura heels (opens in new tab).
March 8, 2020
The Duchess of Sussex visits the Robert Clack School for International Women's Day. Meghan is wearing a ME+EM jacket (opens in new tab), a Cuyana T-shirt (opens in new tab), a Rejina Pyo bag (opens in new tab), and Jennifer Chamandi pumps (opens in new tab).
March 7, 2020
Meghan arrives with Prince Harry at the Mountbatten Music Festival. She is wearing a Safiyaa dress, Simone Rocha earrings (opens in new tab), and a Manolo Blahnik clutch (opens in new tab).
March 5, 2020
Prince Harry and Meghan arrive to the Endeavour Fund Awards. The Duchess of Sussex is wearing a blue tonal look in a Victoria Beckham pencil dress (opens in new tab), Manolo Blahnik pumps (opens in new tab), a Jessica McCormack bracelet (opens in new tab), and a Stella McCartney clutch.
January 7, 2020
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry arrive at Canada House in London for their first 2020 appearance. She is seen wearing a Reiss Coat, Massimo Dutti turtleneck and skirt (opens in new tab), and Jimmy Choo Romy pumps (opens in new tab).
November 9, 2019
Meghan steps out in a bespoke Erdem dress, her favorite Aquazzura heels (opens in new tab), and Jessica McCormack earrings (opens in new tab), for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
November 7, 2019
The Duchess of Sussex attends the 91st Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey. She wore a Sentaler coat (opens in new tab), a Phillip Treacy hat, Tamara Mellon boots (opens in new tab), and Dents gloves (opens in new tab).
October 25, 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex attend a panel discussion on gender equality with The Queen's Commonwealth Trust. Meghan is wearing a monochromatic look in a Joseph sweater, a Hugo Boss leather skirt, Sarah Flint pumps (opens in new tab), and Emily Mortimer stud earrings (opens in new tab).
October 22, 2019
Meghan Markle arrives to the One Young World Summit in an Aritzia dress paired with Manolo Blahnik pumps (opens in new tab).
October 15, 2019
Meghan Markle recycles her engagement dress to WellChild Awards, a charity for seriously ill children and their families. She pairs her P.A.R.O.S.H. dress with a Sentaler coat (opens in new tab) and Montunas bag (opens in new tab).
October 2, 2019
For a South African engagement to visit the Youth Employment Services in South Africa, the Duchess of Sussex steps out in Hannah Lavery shirt dress, Madewell earrings (opens in new tab), and Stuart Weitzman pumps (opens in new tab).
September 30, 2019
Meghan Markle steps out during a visit to Monwabisi Beach with Prince Harry. She paired her Madewell denim jacket (opens in new tab) with Brother Vellies Huarache sandals (opens in new tab).
September 25, 2019
During the royal tour in South African, Meghan wore an Everlane black jumpsuit (opens in new tab)and Gas Bijoux gold statement earrings (opens in new tab).
September 25, 2019
Meghan and Archie step out for Archie's first royal engagement during the tour in South Africa. She wore a Club Monaco dress and a pair of Jennifer Meyer turquoise earrings (opens in new tab).
September 24, 2019
Meghan chose a Staud dress (opens in new tab), Cuyana scarf (opens in new tab) and Sam Edelman flats (opens in new tab) for the visit at Auwal Mosque on Heritage Day with Prince Harry.
September 23, 2019
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit District 6 Museum in Cape Town, South Africa. Meghan wore a Veronica Beard blue button-down dress and Castañer espadrilles (opens in new tab).
September 12, 2019
The Duchess Of Sussex attends the launch of the Smart Works Capsule Collection, while wearing a Misha Nonoo button-down (opens in new tab) and wearing butterfly earrings and a cuff that once belonged to Princess Diana.
July 14, 2019
The Duke and Duchess walk the red carpet for the Lion King premiere in London. Meghan wears a Jason Wu dress and Nikos Koulis earrings (opens in new tab) with a Gucci clutch (opens in new tab).
July 13, 2019
The Duchess of Sussex enjoys Wimbledon in her Le Specs sunglasses (opens in new tab) and Jennifer Meyer earrings (opens in new tab).