Even before joining the British royal family as the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle had already established herself as a major advocate for women’s rights. So, of course, it’s no wonder that she continues to use her voice, and her now much larger platforms, to raise awareness and advocate for beloved causes.
Most recently, Markle and her husband Prince Harry‘s foundation, The Archewell Foundation, did just that as they announced their latest project. “As students around the world returned to school this month, The Archewell Foundation supported girls’ education and health by sending school supplies and menstrual products to young scholars in Nigeria with The GEANCO Foundation,” the Foundation wrote in their release.
The release continued, praising their partner Foundation which provides “full tuition, medical care, and social and emotional support to young female victims of terrorism and gender inequality in Nigeria.”
“Afam Onyema, CEO of GEANCO, joined the Archewell staff to help fill backpacks with supplies and menstrual products,” the release continued. “AWF’s support will also provide menstrual health education for 2,500 girls in the region GEANCO serves, supporting the health and well-being of girls pursuing their education.”
In the pictures attached to the release, young girls can be seen opening their cream-colored backpacks, filling them with school supplies and celebrating their new presents.
Since the news went live, eagle-eyed fans noticed that the backpacks are from the brand Béis, a travel gear brand by none other than Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell. And, as many loyal fans from Markle will remember, Markle and Mitchell met many years ago when they attended the DirecTV Beach Bowl in 2014.
“A girl’s girl,” wrote one X user about this sweet pre-royal connection. “Love these full-circle moments.” “Sisterhood, women supporting each other 🙌🏼❤️,” wrote another user.
In addition to potentially being friends themselves through the years, Markle and Mitchell’s connection goes even further. For this one, bear with us: Mitchell starred in Pretty Little Liars alongside Troian Belissario, Belissario is married to actor Patrick J. Adams, who just happened to be Markle’s co-star and love interest in Suits. Got it? “Everything comes around full circle,” wrote another user who made this long-winded connection. “I love it!”
So although we don’t have the full story one how Markle and Mitchell began working together on this project together, it’s heartwarming to see the Duchess still has some of her pre-royal connections.
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