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01of 15Meghan Markle.Yui Mok/PA Images via GettyMeghan Marklereturned to her acting roots on Wednesday.
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Meghan Markle.Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty
Meghan Marklereturned to her acting roots on Wednesday.
02of 15Yui Mok/PA Images via GettyThe Duchess of Sussex, 37, made her first public visit to the National Theatre in London – three weeks after it was announced she had adopted it as one of herinitial four royal patronages.
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The Duchess of Sussex, 37, made her first public visit to the National Theatre in London – three weeks after it was announced she had adopted it as one of herinitial four royal patronages.
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04of 15Yui Mok/PA Images via GettyShe evenrecycled her Aquazzura Matilde crisscross pumps, which she wore for herengagement photo callwithPrince Harryin the Sunken Gardens of Kensington Palace in Nov. 2017. (Princess Eugenieis also afan of the shoes!)
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She evenrecycled her Aquazzura Matilde crisscross pumps, which she wore for herengagement photo callwithPrince Harryin the Sunken Gardens of Kensington Palace in Nov. 2017. (Princess Eugenieis also afan of the shoes!)
05of 15Meghan Markle at the National Theatre, among her new patronages, on January 30, 2019.NIKLAS HALLEN/AFP/GettyMeghan carried the Metropolitan Insignia clutch from Carolina Herrera, which shepreviously used at Trooping the Colour last summer.
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Meghan Markle at the National Theatre, among her new patronages, on January 30, 2019.NIKLAS HALLEN/AFP/Getty
Meghan carried the Metropolitan Insignia clutch from Carolina Herrera, which shepreviously used at Trooping the Colour last summer.
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07of 15Meghan Markle.Yui Mok/PA Images via GettyRobert Lacey, a consultant for the Netflix smashThe Crown,told PEOPLE, “If Meghan is ever missing the excitement of acting, this will put her back in touch with show business in a very creative way. It is tailor-made for her, and she will throw herself into it.”
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Robert Lacey, a consultant for the Netflix smashThe Crown,told PEOPLE, “If Meghan is ever missing the excitement of acting, this will put her back in touch with show business in a very creative way. It is tailor-made for her, and she will throw herself into it.”
08of 15NIKLAS HALLEN/AFP/GettyThe Duchess of Sussex “is a strong believer in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together, and this first official visit to The National Theatre will explore the work they do, as well as meeting some of the talented teams and apprentices working behind the scenes,” her office said in a statement.
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The Duchess of Sussex “is a strong believer in using the arts to bring people from different backgrounds and communities together, and this first official visit to The National Theatre will explore the work they do, as well as meeting some of the talented teams and apprentices working behind the scenes,” her office said in a statement.
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10of 15JON BOND/AFP/GettyMeghan met 13-year-old Blessing who is passionate about inspiring others through storytelling. Her Public Acts experience as part of the cast ofPericlesallowed her to “discover more about what she could do and gain more confidence.”
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Meghan met 13-year-old Blessing who is passionate about inspiring others through storytelling. Her Public Acts experience as part of the cast ofPericlesallowed her to “discover more about what she could do and gain more confidence.”
11of 15Jon Bond/WPA Pool/GettyMeghan then met current and former apprentices who are working as technicians in various departments, including carpentry, metalwork and painting.
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Meghan then met current and former apprentices who are working as technicians in various departments, including carpentry, metalwork and painting.
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14of 15Meghan Markle.Jon Bond/WPA Pool/GettyRufus Norris, director of the National Theatre, said the mom-to-be was very “encouraging” towards the children.
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Rufus Norris, director of the National Theatre, said the mom-to-be was very “encouraging” towards the children.
15of 15Chris Jackson/Getty"We are completely delighted to have the Duchess as our patron and look forward enormously to working with her and to seeing her as often as she’s got time for," said Norris.
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“We are completely delighted to have the Duchess as our patron and look forward enormously to working with her and to seeing her as often as she’s got time for,” said Norris.
source: people.com
