The Latest Meghan Markle: ‘Feminism Is About Fairness’ Meghan Markle ends the Royal Tour with the feminist speech we've all been waiting for. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 The Latest Meghan Markle: ‘Feminism Is About Fairness’ Meghan Markle ends the Royal Tour with the feminist speech we've all been waiting for. By jitendermittal Published 11 July, 2025 Previous article Annabel Crabb: ‘I’m Full Of Doubts As A Person’ Next article Why Facebook Is Done The Duchess of Sussex delivered the kind of feminist speech we’ve all been waiting for. Her third and final speaking engagement of the Royal Tour, celebrated New Zealand’s 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage. At a reception at Government House in Wellington hosted by New Zealand Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, Markle spoke about the importance of feminism as a women’s issue, but also as a force of equality for all people, including those marginalized by race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. “In the words of your suffragette Kate Shepherd, ‘All that separates whether race, creed, or sex, is inhuman, and must be overcome.’”Royal commentator Omid Scobie, posted a clip and full transcript of the speech below. Duchess Meghan’s speech in full👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/fbe88xRRCX— Omid Scobie (@scobie) October 28, 2018 Now we just wish we were a fly on the wall to hear what new mum Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who gave birth to her daughter in June, might have said to Markle off the record. Ardern made history this September when she brought her three-month-old baby to the United Nations general assembly meeting before giving a speech at the Nelson Mandela peace summit. While she spoke, Ardern’s partner Clarke Gayford held the three-month-old baby on his lap. Here’s hoping we might see Harry doing the same thing for Markle in some months to come. My love affair with New Zealand continues! Their PM, Jacinda Ardern just made history as the first world leader to attend the United Nations general assembly meeting with her newborn baby in tow. Maybe the presence of a child might help UN delegates keep things in perspective. pic.twitter.com/4Pb0edoChF— Michael Frost (@michaelfrost6) September 25, 2018 Future Women is a club dedicated to the advancement of women through events, quality journalism and connecting like-minded women. To read more articles like this, sign up to become a member for less than the cost of a coffee per week. lookingforward meghanmarkle Meghan Markle: "Feminism Is About Fairness" Culture The impossible choice faced by tens of thousands of Australian women By rosa707225 Culture It’s morally corrupt. And it’s happening to one in six women By jitendermittal Culture How Toto’s* ex-husband used their children to keep her poor By jitendermittal Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By jitendermittal Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By jitendermittal Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By jitendermittal Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By jitendermittal Leadership Why Jamila Rizvi wants us to talk about men By rosa707225 Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.