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Meghan Markle to Guest Edit September Issue of British Vogue

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The issue will include an interview between Markle and Michelle Obama.

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Meghan Markle will guest edit the September issue of British Vogue. The Duchess of Sussex made the announcement in an Instagram post on Sunday, writing: “To deep dive into this process, working quietly behind the scenes for so many months, I am happy to now be able to share what we have created.” Meghan has reportedly become close friends with British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful, and he is even believed to have helped her as a stylist in recent months. Enninful is the first black editor of British Vogue. According to her post, Markle has worked with Enninful “to create an issue that highlights the power of the collective.” The duo named the issue “Forces for Change.” The issue will also include an interview between Markle and former first lady Michelle Obama. Markle and Enninful chose a diverse selection of women for the cover, complete with a mirror “so that when you hold the issue in your hands, you see yourself as part of this collective.”

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We are proud to announce that Her Royal Highness, The Duchess of Sussex is the Guest Editor for the September issue of @BritishVogue. For the past seven months, The Duchess has curated the content with British Vogue's Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful to create an issue that highlights the power of the collective. They have named the issue: “Forces for Change” For the cover, The Duchess chose a diverse selection of women from all walks of life, each driving impact and raising the bar for equality, kindness, justice and open mindedness. The sixteenth space on the cover, a mirror, was included so that when you hold the issue in your hands, you see yourself as part of this collective. The women on the cover include: @AdwoaAboah @AdutAkech @SomaliBoxer @JacindaArdern @TheSineadBurke @Gemma_Chan @LaverneCox @JaneFonda @SalmaHayek @FrankieGoesToHayward @JameelaJamilOfficial @Chimamanda_Adichie @YaraShahidi @GretaThunberg @CTurlington We are excited to announce that within the issue you’ll find: an exclusive interview between The Duchess and former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama, a candid conversation between The Duke of Sussex and Dr Jane Goodall, inspirational articles written by Brené Brown, Jameela Jamil and many others. Equally, you’ll find grassroots organisations and incredible trailblazers working tirelessly behind the scenes to change the world for the better. “Guest Editing the September issue of British Vogue has been rewarding, educational and inspiring. To deep dive into this process, working quietly behind the scenes for so many months, I am happy to now be able to share what we have created. A huge thanks to all of the friends who supported me in this endeavour, lending their time and energy to help within these pages and on the cover. Thank you for saying “Yes!” - and to Edward, thank you for this wonderful opportunity.” - The Duchess of Sussex #ForcesForChange

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