Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were honored at the 2022 Ripple of Hope Awards on Tuesday night and spoke about “taking down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.”
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Bill Russell, Michael Polsky, Brian Moynihan and Frank Baker, are “exemplary leaders in government, business, advocacy and entertainment, committed to social change. has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to protect and protect, advancing equality, justice and human rights, according to the award’s site.
Kelly Kennedy, who presented them with the award, praised them for “showing up” and revealed that the RFK Foundation is awarding them for fighting racism within the royal family. .
Markle praised Kelly’s father, Robert F. Kennedy, saying: It is a direct question, a concrete challenge, a call to action, a test of individual courage and collective spirit.
“His appeal to humanity is as relevant today as it was when he stood before the University of Cape Town in 1966. provided.”
Harry, 38, said, “Bobby Kennedy said, ‘Every time a person stands up for an ideal, takes action to improve others, or speaks out against injustice, it sends out a small ripple of hope.
In a pre-recorded video speech, the 41-year-old former actress said, “He also said these ripples build currents capable of sweeping down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.
Harry continued: We understand that this honor is in many ways a beginning for us, rather than the culmination of a lifetime of work. ”
The couple, who held hands throughout the ceremony, announced they were working with the RFK Foundation to launch a new student film award called the Archwell Foundation Award for Gender Equality in Cinema.
Before presenting the award, Kelly called out all the accolades for the royal couple, leading to them being honored.
Commenting on the tragic fire that killed 72 people at London’s Grenfell Tower on 14 June 2017, Kelly said: When hell destroyed the homes of the ethnically diverse community of Grenfell Tower, which included many immigrants, they emerged and have been a staunch supporter of those who survived. ”
The late Queen Elizabeth, who was 91 at the time, was the first member of the royal family to be on-site with a moving visit two days after the fire. As Harry continued to meet victims and community leaders, she met a crying victim with Prince William.
Meanwhile, Markle published a successful charity cookbook to raise funds for survivors and remains in touch with victims to this day.
During her speech, Kelly continued, “When George Floyd was murdered, they leveraged their platform to support Black Lives Matter.”
She continued, “When Russia invaded Ukraine, they invested in organizations that were working directly on the ground. Advancing gender equality through meaningful conversations.
“Through Invictus Games, they are supporting veterans through the physical and emotional scars of war. They are helping Afghan refugees seeking resettlement. advocated for American families who
“They partnered with the NAACP to create the first-ever Digital Civil Rights Award. They championed the Vaccine Code and raised funds to buy vaccines for frontline healthcare workers.
“They have provided children in Lesotho and Botswana with better access to health care, education and skills. That’s why we celebrate them.”
The couple’s awards came just two days before the bombshell Netflix show premiered, and seemingly speaks to the constant backlash it’s received in the UK.
Across the pond, William and Kate Middleton attended a glamorous party at Buckingham Palace hosted by King Charles III and Queen Camilla Parker Bowles.
