'Proud to be a woman and feminist': Royal website unveils new Meghan Markle biography

The Duchess of Sussex has given a hint of how she will shape her new role as a full-time member of the royal family as a biography was published on the monarchy’s official website.

Hours after the former actress had exchanged vows with Harry, the royal site had been updated to reflect its newest member.

And a powerful statement from Meghan Markle takes centre stage, with the page quoting her as saying: “I am proud to be a woman and a feminist.”

The biography also highlights her “lifelong commitment” to a range of causes, including those promoting social justice and women’s empowerment.

It reflects on the royal bride’s work aged just 11, when she successfully campaigned for the wording on a TV advert to be altered after it used sexist language to sell washing-up liquid.

“Her Royal Highness also volunteered at a soup kitchen in Skid Row, Los Angeles from the age of 13-17,” it adds.

“She continued to volunteer at the soup kitchen when she would return home to Los Angeles until the age of 22.”

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Meghan’s work with charities such as UN Women, for whom she became Women’s Advocate for Women’s Political Participation and Leadership in 2015, and as a Global Ambassador for World Vision are also noted.

The biography does not, however, make any mention of her Hollywood past.

The 36-year-old spent seven years playing Rachel Zane in the US drama series Suits, but retired from acting when her engagement to Harry was announced.