Meghan Markle has revealed how her three-year-old daughter Lilibet, who she shares with husband Prince Harry , has “found her voice.” The 43-year-old Duchess of Sussex made the sweet comment about her youngest child while onstage at an Afro women and power event in Cali, Colombia, as part of her and Harry’s four-day tour of the country . While speaking at the panel, she opened up about the female role models in her life – including her mother, Doria Ragland.
“For me, I find inspiration in the strong women around me, of course, my mother being one of them,” she said. “So much of how I approach things is less about the fight and more about how we show up in a space and wash things over with love and kindness and generosity.” Meghan then expressed how she wants to inspire and support her young daughter, who already has quite a sharp mind.
“Some of the role modeling I certainly try to do as a mother is to encourage our daughter, who at three, has found her voice,” she said with a laugh. “And we’re so proud of that.” Meghan then described how important it is for her child to have her own voice, as the now-three-year-old continues to grow up with supportive and influential adults in her life.
“As I was saying, create the conditions in which there’s a ripple effect of young girls and young women knowing that if someone else is encouraging them to use their voice and be heard, that’s what they’re going to do,” the royal added. “And they’re goin.