Meghan Markle undertook a surprise engagement in London via video link today.
The Duchess of Sussex, who quit royal duties four years ago, appeared in London via video link to open a new wing of an animal charity named in honour of her late friend Oli Juste.
Meghan met Juste in 2019, just three years before he died in January 2022.
The royal became patron of Mayhew, the animal shelter, in January 2019, which is based in London.
In the video message watched by Juste’s friends and family, Meghan said: “A heartfelt thank you to the wonderful team at Mayhew who have worked tirelessly to bring this dream to life.
“It was so important to find a way to celebrate Oli’s memory in a manner that he would have loved.
“Mayhew is a beacon of hope for those in need and a shining example of what can be achieved when we work together.”