Popsugar Celebrity The Royals Watch Meghan Markle's Speech From Her Southern Africa Tour Everyone Needs to Watch Meghan Markle's Impassioned Speech About Women's Rights 23 September 2019 by Monica Sisavat Solís Image Source: Getty / BETRAM MALGAS Meghan Markle and Prince Harry officially kicked off their tour of Southern Africa on Monday, and the royals wasted no time getting to work. While visiting a workshop that teaches children about their rights, self-awareness, and safety, the Duchess of Sussex delivered an impassioned speech about the importance of women's rights and preventing gender-based violence. "The rights of women and girls is something that is very close to my heart and the cause I have spent the majority of my life advocating for because I know that when women are empowered, the entire community flourishes," Meghan began. "Your commitment is inspiring. It is energizing. And it is extraordinary. You must keep going. You must know that what you are doing not only matters, it is vital because you are vital . . . I am here with you as a mother, a wife, as a woman, as a woman of colour, and as your sister. I am here with you, and I am here for you." Meghan and Harry also brought their 4-month-old son, Archie Mountbatten-Windsor, along on their 10-day visit, marking the trio's first tour as a family. Even though the tiny tot wasn't around to hear his mother's empowering speech, we have a feeling Meghan has already taught him a thing or two about being a feminist. Related: Harry and Meghan's First Stop on Their Southern Africa Tour Included a Mini Dance Party Meghan Markle's Speech in Cape Town Video: Meghan makes a powerful speech in Nyanga township: “I’m here as a member of the royal family I’m here with you as a wife, mother, woman, woman of colour and your sister” pic.twitter.com/bCcwH3FhkL— Emily Andrews (@byEmilyAndrews) September 23, 2019 1 / 25 Meghan Markle in Cape Town Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 2 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 3 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 4 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 5 / 25 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool 6 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 7 / 25 Image Source: Getty / BETRAM MALGAS 8 / 25 Image Source: Getty / DAVID HARRISON 9 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 10 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 11 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 12 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 13 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 14 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Samir Hussein 15 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 16 / 25 Image Source: Getty / DAVID HARRISON 17 / 25 Image Source: Getty / BETRAM MALGAS 18 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 19 / 25 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool 20 / 25 Image Source: Getty / WPA Pool 21 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Karwai Tang 22 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 23 / 25 Image Source: Getty / Chris Jackson 24 / 25 Image Source: Getty / DAVID HARRISON 25 / 25 The RoyalsMeghan MarkleThe British Royals