Meghan Markle’s non-royal return: inside her first public speech in Britain since ‘Megxit’ – she and Prince Harry took public transport to the One Young World Summit and she shone in Valentino

Sep 6 , 2022

Meghan Markle spoke at the One Young World Summit in Manchester. Photos: Getty

On September 5, Markle made her first public speech in the UK since she and Harry stepped down as working royals, at the One Young World Summit in Manchester

Instead of a private jet, the couple flew commercial from California; they’ll also be visiting charities and heading to Germany for an Invictus Games countdown

Meghan Markle’s first public speech in the UK since she and Prince Harry stepped back from their roles as senior royals in 2020 was always going to make global headlines. For her return, she spoke at the One Young World Summit in Manchester, wearing a bold red outfit and telling the world it was “nice” to be back in the UK.

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, clapping during the opening ceremony of the One Young World Summit 2022 at The Bridgewater Hall on September 5, in Manchester, England. Photo: Getty Images

According to People, the keynote address is just one event ahead of a busy week for the couple. They’ll also be in Germany for the Invictus Games’ “One Year to Go” countdown event and will attend the WellChild Awards on Thursday, September 8.

Here’s what you need to know about the duchess’ return to the UK stage.

Meghan Markle at the One Young World Summit

Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, clapping during the opening ceremony of the One Young World Summit 2022. Photo: Getty Images

Markle spoke at the One Young World summit in Manchester on September 5. The annual event brings together over 2,000 young global leaders from every country and sector, in a bid to accelerate social impact.

In her speech, Markle said she was invited to be a counsellor in 2014, before she met Prince Harry. The duke and duchess were welcomed with a thunderous applause, as shown in video footage.

In one particularly sweet moment, Meghan gestured towards Harry saying, “I am thrilled that my husband is able to join me here this time.”