- Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, guest edited the September 2019 issue of British Vogue.
- Luminary Bakery, an organization in East London dedicated to empowering women, took to Twitter to celebrate its inclusion in the magazine.
- Meghan sent the bakery a letter, which showcased her exquisite handwriting.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex's guest-edited September issue of British Vogue focuses on a set of inspiring women who have been dubbed "Forces for Change."
Alongside Laverne Cox, Salma Hayek, Yara Shahidi, and Jane Fonda, Meghan has also chosen to focus on the important work being done by women's organizations. In particular, she highlighted London's Luminary Bakery, whose work supports women who have been affected by violence and trauma.
Sharing a gorgeously handwritten letter from the duchess, Luminary Bakery wrote on Twitter, "' … The work you do, what you represent to the community, the spirit of the women there—you all embody what it means to be 'forces for change.' Thank you for being a part of this special project.' — HRH The Duchess of Sussex."
In a subsequent post, Luminary Bakery revealed its joy at being included in the issue and wrote, "What an incredible day it's been with the release of @BritishVogue guest edited by HRH Duchess of Sussex which features an article about Luminary! We are still pinching ourselves that we've gotten to be a part of this special issue."
Meghan's letter to the bakery isn't the first time fans have seen the duchess's frankly perfect handwriting. Of her talent for calligraphy, the duchess told Esquire in 2013, "I'm glad that in the land of no one seeming to appreciate a handwritten note anymore that I can try to keep that alive."
The Duchess of Sussex demonstrated her immense skill during a visit to Brinsworth House in 2018, with royal reporter Emily Nash sharing photos of Meghan's handiwork and beautiful signature.
Amy Mackelden is a freelance writer, editor, and disability activist. Her bylines include Harper's BAZAAR, Nicki Swift, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, ELLE, The Independent, Bustle, Healthline, and HelloGiggles. She co-edited The Emma Press Anthology of Illness, and previously spent all of her money on Kylie Cosmetics.
