Already a Future Women? Sign in The Latest Meghan Markle: ‘Feminism Is About Fairness’ Meghan Markle ends the Royal Tour with the feminist speech we've all been waiting for. By Angela Ledgerwood Published 31 January, 2026 The Latest Meghan Markle: ‘Feminism Is About Fairness’ Meghan Markle ends the Royal Tour with the feminist speech we've all been waiting for. By Angela Ledgerwood Published 31 January, 2026 Previous article Annabel Crabb: ‘I’m Full Of Doubts As A Person’ Next article Why Facebook Is Done The Duchess of Sussex delivered the kind of feminist speech we’ve all been waiting for. Her third and final speaking engagement of the Royal Tour, celebrated New Zealand’s 125th anniversary of women’s suffrage. At a reception at Government House in Wellington hosted by New Zealand Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy, Markle spoke about the importance of feminism as a women’s issue, but also as a force of equality for all people, including those marginalized by race, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. “In the words of your suffragette Kate Shepherd, ‘All that separates whether race, creed, or sex, is inhuman, and must be overcome.’”Royal commentator Omid Scobie, posted a clip and full transcript of the speech below. Join the club Already a member? Sign in Looking forward Meghan Markle Meghan Markle: "Feminism Is About Fairness" Family The weirdest part of my pregnancy has nothing to do with me By Sally Spicer Culture Nobody wants this type of transaction By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “I lost everything” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture He cut her off from the world By Melanie Dimmitt Culture He met her success with abuse By Melanie Dimmitt Culture This support system is being weaponised By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Have you heard of sexually transmitted debt? By Melanie Dimmitt Culture What kind of world are you building? By Sally Spicer Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.