Harry and Meghan news latest: Sussexes break silence as Meghan marks International Day of Education with heartwarming Instagram post

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Rebecca Speare-Cole24 January 2020

The Duchess of Sussex has marked International Day of Education by sharing memories of her work with charities on the sussexroyal Instagram page.

The couple posted pictures of engagements around the world both before and after their wedding in 2018, including Meghan's visit to Mbandazi primary school in Rwanda in March 2016, months before she and the duke met.

It comes as the pair have faced a difficult start to their new life in Canada after stepping down from royal duties.

The Sussexes have been dealing with perceived paparazzi invasions and revelations on Thomas Markles tell-all interview with Channel 5.

A statement on the page said: "Today, on International Day of Education, we highlight the importance of access to education for all.

"The Duchess of Sussex has focused on this both prior to becoming a member of the Royal Family and now as patron of The Association of Commonwealth Universities (@The-ACU-Official).

"Working closely with CAMA, both The Duke and Duchess recognise the benefit both personally and to society at large when a young girl has access to education.

The Sussexes have stepped down from royal duties
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"On their recent tour to Southern Africa, the duke supported the initiatives of @Camfed on the ground in Malawi.

"Over the years, The duchess has worked in developing communities, such as in Rwanda and India, to find the hindrances to girls' ability to go to school and furthermore to stay in school.

"These can include lack of access to clean water, stigma surrounding MHM, cultural taboo, and many more reasons...

"As President and Vice President of The @Queens-Commonwealth-Trust, The Duke and Duchess thank all those who are working to give access to education for all."

Meghan was given her patronage of the ACU in January 2019 when it was passed to her by the Queen following a three-decade association between the charity and the monarch.

Another photo shared on the page showed the duchess at an ACU event in South Africa in September 2019 while she and Harry were on a tour, while the duke was pictured with a choir in Malawi during the same trip.