Meghan Markle makes first public speech in UK since Megxit at One Young World summit

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Meghan Markle took to the stage to make her first public speech in the UK since she and Prince Harry stepped down as royals.

The Duchess of Sussex and her husband attended the One Young World summit, where Meghan was the keynote speaker.Addressing the 2000 young leaders in attendance, from 202 countries across the world, she spoke about gender equality and how becoming a mother had changed her worldview.READ MORE: Prince William will 'not meet his brother until his memoir is released', says expertShe said: "It is very nice to be back in the UK and it is very nice to be back with you all at One Young World."The resounding spirit I believe you’ll hear is that you are the future.

But I’d like to add to that. You are also the present."The Duchess then spoke about when she had previously attended a One Young World summit in London, years after she first joined the panel of delegates in 2014."My life had changed significantly," she said. "I was now married, and I was a mom. "My worldview had expanded exponentially, seeing the global community through the eyes of my child."What can we do, what can I do to make it better?"Speaking of Harry, she added: "I am thrilled that my husband is able to join me this time to witness first-hand my admiration for this organisation."She then went on to congratulate the assembled young leaders on their hard work, reiterating that they were the future, and recalling her past work with the organisation.Closing the ceremony she added: "With that, it is my absolute honour and pleasure to declare this year’s One Young World summit officially open."This is the first time the Harry and Meghan have visited the UK since the Queen's Platinum Jubilee in June.The Duchess, wearing an eye-catching red dress,.