The Daily Telegraph

Cryptic messages on social media express support

- By Jamie Johnson

THE Duchess of Sussex’s best friend has sent “love to all those who carry the weight of bullies” and said there is “light at the end of the tunnel” in a cryptic social media post seen by some as a message of support.

Jessica Mulroney, a Canadian fashion stylist, is one of the Duchess’s closest confidante­s, reportedly staying in Vancouver with Archie and his nanny while the Sussexes returned to the UK earlier this month.

Previously, just as the Duke and Duchess announced their intention to step back from royal life, she said on Instagram: “A strong woman looks a challenge in the eye and gives it a wink.”

Now, she has written: “Social media is not going away. It is a business tool, it can be an incredible place to find strength but it can be dark. I am organising a conference on how to handle social media as a positive platform. I can’t wait to share it with you soon.

“Sending love to all those who carry the weight of bullies and let’s find a way to teach our children proper decorum. There is a light at the end of this tunnel.”

The post was quickly deleted, which has led to speculatio­n that the Duchess of Sussex might make an appearance at the conference.

There has also been interest in the activities of Misha Nonoo, a Us-based British-bahraini fashion designer and another friend of the Duchess who announced that she would be visiting Canada at the end of this week.

She has teased a “special collaborat­ion” on social media pages and asked fans to guess who it could be with. Yesterday, she promoted “The Husband Shirt”, famously worn by Meghan at her first public appearance with Harry.

The Duchess drove herself to Vancouver airport to pick up another friend, Heather Dorak.

On social media, she has celebrated her long friendship with the Duchess, and posted multiple pictures of the pair together, often in pilates poses.

Meanwhile, the Duke of Sussex is understood to be attending a summit, hosted by the Duke of Cambridge, for African leaders in London today.

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