The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)
Meghan ‘excited’ over role
Royals: Prince takes inspiration from Queen in Commonwealth duties
Prince Harry has revealed Meghan Markle is “hugely excited” to be joining him in his Commonwealth work as he paid tribute to the Queen’s service to the Family of Nations.
Harry described how the woman he will marry in just over a month would be by his side in his new role as Commonwealth Youth Ambassador, a post bestowed by the institution’s head, the Queen.
The prince’s comments came as he helped open the Youth Forum, which launched the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) week, with a speech, and told the young delegates “it is you who are going to change the world”.
Earlier he was joined by Prime Minister Theresa May at a discussion with young leaders, where both expressed their faith in the Family of Nation’s youth.
During his speech, Har- ry prompted cheers and whoops from the audience when he mentioned his bride-to-be, who will join him tomorrow at a Commonwealth Youth Forum reception.
The prince said: “In my new role, I will work to support the Queen, my father the Prince of Wales, and my brother William, all of whom know that young people are the answer to the challenges of today.
“I am also incredibly grateful that the woman I am about to marry, Meghan, will be joining me in this work, of which she too is hugely excited to take part in.”
The US actress and Harry have already expressed their interest in the Commonwealth and it is widely anticipated they will go on a Commonwealth tour after their May 19 wedding.
Harry said he looked for inspiration for his new role from his grandmother the Queen and he highlighted her famous speech from 1947 where she pledged her life to the Commonwealth.
Earlier, Harry and Mrs May met members of the Commonwealth Youth Council and Youth Taskforce, with the prince telling them “you guys have the answers” before he and Mrs May joined their discussion. Mrs May acknowledged that young people had helped set the agenda for the week. She said there would be discussions about how a young person gets the opportunity for a “good job” and a “good start in life” and looking at how the oceans can be protected.